Generic name: Bupropion hydrochloride
Other brand names: Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL

Wellbutrin is prescribed to help relieve major depression. Symptoms include a severely depressed mood (for 2 weeks or more) and loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities accompanied by sleep and appetite disturbances, agitation or lack of energy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, decreased sex drive, inability to concentrate, and sometimes, suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Wellbutrin is thought to work by altering levels of the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine. It is not chemically related to other antidepressants such as tricyclics (Elavil), MAO inhibitors (Nardil, Parnate), or serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (Paxil and Prozac).

Most important fact about Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin is associated with an increased risk of seizures. This risk is greater at higher doses (approximately 4 in 1,000 patients at dosages of 300 to 450 milligrams a day). Certain factors increase the risk of seizure, including:

A history of head trauma or previous seizure
Central nervous system tumor
Severe liver disease such as cirrhosis
A history of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia
Excessive use of alcohol, or abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or sedatives
Taking medications that lower the seizure threshold (see “Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication”)

To minimize the risk of seizures, dose increases should be done gradually, and the total daily dose of Wellbutrin should not exceed 450 milligrams. Additionally, the doctor should be aware of all your medical conditions, and you should not take any other medications (both prescription and over-the-counter) unless the doctor approves.

How should you take Wellbutrin?

Take Wellbutrin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dosing regimen is 3 equal doses spaced evenly throughout the day. Allow at least 6 hours between doses. Your doctor will probably start you at a low dosage and gradually increase it; this helps minimize side effects.

If Wellbutrin works for you, your doctor will probably have you continue taking it for at least several months.

–If you miss a dose…

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is within 4 hours of your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.

–Storage instructions…

Store at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture.

What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Wellbutrin.

• Side effects of Wellbutrin may include:
  Agitation, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, sleep disturbances, tremor

• Side effects of Wellbutrin SR may include:
  Agitation, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, nausea, rash, sweating, weight loss

• Side effects of Wellbutrin XL may include:
  Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, heart palpitations, increased urination, insomnia, muscle soreness, nausea, rash, ringing in the ears, sore throat, sweating

You should take Wellbutrin SR, the sustained-release form, in 2 doses, at least 8 hours apart. Wellbutrin XL extended-release tablets should be taken once a day in the morning. Swallow Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL tablets whole; do not chew, divide, or crush them.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Wellbutrin should be taken during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Wellbutrin does pass into breast milk and may cause serious reactions in a nursing baby; therefore, if you are a new mother, you may need to discontinue breastfeeding while you are taking this medication.

Recommended dosage

No single dose of Wellbutrin should exceed 150 milligrams.

ADULTS

Wellbutrin

At the beginning, your dose will probably be 200 milligrams per day, taken as 100 milligrams 2 times a day. After at least 3 days at this dose, your doctor may increase the dosage to 300 milligrams per day, taken as 100 milligrams 3 times a day, with at least 6 hours between doses. This is the usual adult dose. The maximum recommended dosage is 450 milligrams per day taken in doses of no more than 150 milligrams each.

Wellbutrin SR

The usual starting dose is 150 milligrams in the morning. After 3 days, if you do well, your doctor will have you take another 150 milligrams at least 8 hours after the first dose. It may be 4 weeks before you feel the benefit and you will take the drug for several months. The maximum recommended dose is 400 milligrams a day, taken in doses of 200 milligrams each.

If you have severe cirrhosis of the liver, your dosage should be no more than 75 milligrams once a day. With less serious liver and kidney problems, the dosage will be reduced as needed.

Wellbutrin XL

The usual starting dose is 150 milligrams taken once a day in the morning. If this dose is well tolerated after a minimum of 3 days, the doctor may increase the dose to 300 milligrams, also taken once a day in the morning. If no improvement is seen after several weeks of treatment, the doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 450 milligrams once a day.

If you have severe liver damage, use this drug with extreme caution. Your dose should not exceed 150 milligrams every other day. People with mild to moderate liver damage or kidney impairment will be prescribed a lower dose as well.

CHILDREN

The safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years old have not been established.

Overdosage

There have been rare reports of death after an overdose of Wellbutrin. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Wellbutrin overdose may include:
  Hallucinations, heart failure, loss of consciousness, rapid heartbeat, seizures

• Symptoms of Wellbutrin SR overdose may include:
  Blurred vision, confusion, jitteriness, lethargy, light-headedness, nausea, seizures, vomiting

• An overdose that involves other drugs in combination with Wellbutrin may also cause these symptoms:
  Breathing difficulties coma fever rigid muscles stupor

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Zyban is used for Helping certain patients to stop smoking cigarettes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets is an antidepressant that has been found to aid in the stopping of smoking.

Do NOT use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets
• you are taking any other medicine that contains bupropion
• you have a history of an eating disorder (eg, anorexia, bulimia) or seizures (eg, epilepsy)
• you are suddenly stopping the use of alcohol or sedatives (eg, benzodiazepines) after long-term use
• you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder (manic depression), other mental or mood problems (eg, depression), suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
• if you have diabetes, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure), or a recent heart attack
• if you have a history of seizure, head injury, tumor in the brain or spinal cord, or liver problems (eg, cirrhosis)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amantadine, antipsychotics (eg, haloperidol, risperidone), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), insulin, levodopa, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), nicotine patches, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glipizide), other antidepressants (eg, fluoxetine, amitriptyline), sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), theophylline, or tiagabine because they may increase the risk of Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets’s side effects
• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin because they may decrease Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets’s effectiveness
• Antiarrhythmics (eg, propafenone, flecainide), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants (eg, fluoxetine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, nortriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets:

Use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets refilled.
• Take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Swallow Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do not stop taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets without checking with your doctor.
• Take your doses at the same times each day at least 8 hours apart unless directed otherwise by your doctor. This may help to decrease the risk of seizures with Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets.
• It takes about 1 week for Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets to work. You should begin taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets while you are still smoking. However, you and your doctor should decide on a date that you will stop smoking during the 2nd week of taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets.
• If you have not made progress towards stopping smoking by the 12th week, contact your doctor.
• If you are not able to stop smoking while using Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets, talk to your doctor to determine why you were not successful. After the reasons have been reduced or eliminated, you should try to stop smoking again.
• Continue to take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose within 8 hours. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Zyban may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets may increase your risk of seizures. Your risk may be greater if you also have certain medical conditions, use certain medicines, or if you drink large amounts of alcohol. Talk to your doctor to see if you may have a greater risk of seizures while taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets.
• If you already drink alcohol or use sedatives, do not suddenly stop them without first checking with your doctor. Suddenly stopping them may increase your seizure risk.
• Do not take decongestants (eg, pseudoephedrine), stimulants, or diet pills while you are taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets without first checking with your doctor. They may increase your risk of seizures.
• The risk of seizures may be greater if you take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets in high doses or for a long time. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Children, teenagers, and young adults who take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch all patients who take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
• If you have trouble sleeping, you may be taking your dose too close to bedtime. Talk with your doctor about changing your dosing schedule.
• It is important to follow the program that your doctor has prescribed, including behavioral changes, counseling, or support services, in order to stop smoking.
• Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets can be used together with the nicotine skin patches only under the supervision of your doctor. Using these medicines together may raise your blood pressure. If you are already using a nicotine skin patch, your blood pressure should be checked regularly.
• Do not smoke if you are using Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets along with the nicotine skin patch or any nicotine product.
• Stopping smoking may change the amount of certain medicines (eg, theophylline, warfarin) in your blood. Be sure your doctor knows all the medicines that you are taking.
• Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets contains the same ingredients as Wellbutrin, an antidepressant. Do not take Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets if you are also taking Wellbutrin or other brands of bupropion. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Use Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets.

Possible side effects of Zyban:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain; stuffy nose; trouble sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; chest pain; concentration problems, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated sense of well-being, inability to sit still, or other unusual or severe mental or mood changes; confusion; changes in sexual desire or ability; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; hallucinations; hearing problems or ringing in the ears; joint or muscle pain; menstrual changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent anxiety, agitation, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor.

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What Does Zero Nicotine Patch Do?…

The Zero Nicotine formula is primarily based around our proprietary herbal blend. It is safe and non-addictive, and it can provide your “nicotine receptor cells” with the same sensation provided by nicotine. The difference is that you won’t crave the sensation anymore after finishing the Zero Nicotine formula.
Remember, patches and gums simply feed you more nicotine. That’s NOT the way to break an addictive habit.

How long does it take for Zero Nicotine to start working?…

Most people feel the cravings for Nicotine dramatically reduce within the first 10-15 days. We do suggest however you purchase at least a 30-day supply should you feel the need to stay on the program a bit longer.

How do you use the Zero Nicotine Patch?…

Place one patch in a different place on the skin every three days. It is recommended that the patch be placed on a hair-free area, if at all possible to avoid irritation when removing the patch.

How long will one box last?…

Each box contains 10 powerful patches. Each patch is to be worn for three days. One box contains a one month (30 day’s) supply of Zero Nicotine patches.

What is transdermal delivery?…

Transdermal delivery is absorption through the skin. Products absorbed this way go directly into the bloodstream instead of being filtered through the liver.

Zero Nicotine side effects?…

If you decide to cheat and try to smoke while on the program, you may experience some mild nausea and dizziness. That’s your signal that Zero Nicotine is working exactly as intended. No side effects should appear if you remain off nicotine for the duration of the program. When you finish the program, you will no longer have cravings for nicotine.

We are not aware of any drug interactions. Zero Nicotine contains no nicotine or other drugs. The formula is completely herbal and all-natural. If you have any medical concerns you may review the ingredients with your doctor or healthcare professional.

Can I shower with the patch?…

Yes. The unique application and adhesive technology of this patch allows you to shower, swim, workout and sleep with the patch without ever having to worry about it coming off.

How long will it take to get my order?…

You should receive your order in 2-5 business days. Most international orders are received within 3 - 7 days. We cannot control the local customs in your country, therefore some international orders may take longer.

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Stop Smoking with our Stop Smoking Patch….

Our Stop Smoking Patch is an innovative stop smoking patch designed to help you give up smoking safely and naturally. With its unique blend of ingredients, Our Stop Smoking Patch offers you the best possible chance to finally kick the habit for good! If you are serious about your decision to stop smoking, you’ve come to the right place.

Why Stop Smoking Patch Really Works?…

Stop Smoking Patch is safe and easy to use. Each stop smoking patch contains a dose of the most effective herbal ingredients, formulated to alleviate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal while cleansing the system of all smoking-related toxins. To break free from smoking, you need to break free from nicotine. Unlike other stop smoking patches, Our Stop Smoking Patch all-natural formula eliminates, rather than replenishes, the level of nicotine in your body, helping you break the habit.

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It is a well-known fact that withdrawal from nicotine is very unpleasant. In fact, it is the single thing that causes even the most committed quitters to go back to smoking. What makes the Our Stop Smoking Patch so amazing is that it combines the all-natural healing properties of a unique variety of traditional herbal formulas to completely and naturally eliminate your body’s need for nicotine. Try our Stop Smoking Patch, and take the first step to claiming your life back.

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