Bupropion SR is a prescription medicine used to treat depression and help people quit smoking. This eMedTV article explains how bupropion SR works, highlights its potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Some of the most common side effects of bupropion SR include insomnia, nausea, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page also covers side effects of the drug that you should report to your healthcare provider, such as seizures and hallucinations.
What is bupropion SR used for? Bupropion SR is used to treat depression and help people quit smoking. This eMedTV segment also outlines some possible "off-label" uses of bupropion SR, such as treating ADHD or seasonal affective disorder.
For both depression treatment and smoking cessation, bupropion SR dosing starts at 150 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also lists factors that can affect bupropion SR dosages (such as a person's age) and some general tips on taking the medicine.
Bupropion SR drug interactions may occur if the antidepressant is taken with alcohol, MAOIs, or steroids. This eMedTV page lists some of the other drugs that may lead to drug interactions with bupropion SR and explains how they can cause problems.
This eMedTV page examines bupropion SR warnings and precautions, such as an increased risk of developing seizures, potential allergic reactions, and the possibility of high blood pressure. This page also covers who should not take bupropion SR.
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