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Bupropion is used to help you stop smoking, and sometimes for other conditions.
Take bupropion regularly as directed with a glass of water. Swallow the tablets whole.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with bupropion including:
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs (e.g. ecstasy).
Side Effects | Recommended action |
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Suicidal thoughts Seizures Fast or irregular heartbeat Muscle twitching or shaking you can’t control, confusion, heavy sweating, fever |
Tell your doctor immediately |
Anxiety, agitation |
Tell your doctor |
Headache, dizziness, forgetfulness, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, flushing, trouble sleeping, strange dreams Joint or muscle aches or pains, weakness Dry mouth, changes in taste, change of appetite or weight, nausea, constipation, stomach upset Changes in periods |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.