Review the side-effects of Bupropion as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Increased heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, flushing, hypertension, hot flashes and chest pain.
Central Nervous System- Headache, agitation, sleeplessness, dizziness, tremor, sedation, disturbed concentration, anxiety, confusion, hostility, fatigue, nervousness, loss of energy, impaired sleep quality, migraine, sensory disturbances, abnormal dreams, decreased memory, feeling jittery and irritability.
Skin- Sweating, rash, itching and hives.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision, inflammation of the nasopharynx, sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicking, double vision, deafness and increased eye pressure.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, taste perversion, vomiting, indigestion and difficulty in swallowing.
Genitourinary- Menstrual complaints, urinary frequency, impotence, urinary retention, vaginal bleeding, urinary tract infection, abnormal ejaculation and decreased sexual activity.
Blood- Altered Prothrombin Time, anemia, bruising, transient increase in white blood cells, deficiency of all three cell elements of the blood, erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
Liver- Inflammation of the liver and liver damage.
Metabolic- Weight loss, in some people weight gain and glucose in urine.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain, joint pain, inflammation of joints, pain in extremity, muscle spasm, twitch muscle rigidity and muscle weakness.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cough and pneumonia.
Miscellaneous- Infection, fever and hypersensitivity reaction.
Aplenzin , Budeprion XL , Zyban , Wellbutrin , Wellbutrin SR .
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Increased heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, flushing, hypertension, hot flashes and chest pain.
Central Nervous System- Headache, agitation, sleeplessness, dizziness, tremor, sedation, disturbed concentration, anxiety, confusion, hostility, fatigue, nervousness, loss of energy, impaired sleep quality, migraine, sensory disturbances, abnormal dreams, decreased memory, feeling jittery and irritability.
Skin- Sweating, rash, itching and hives.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision, inflammation of the nasopharynx, sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicking, double vision, deafness and increased eye pressure.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, taste perversion, vomiting, indigestion and difficulty in swallowing.
Genitourinary- Menstrual complaints, urinary frequency, impotence, urinary retention, vaginal bleeding, urinary tract infection, abnormal ejaculation and decreased sexual activity.
Blood- Altered Prothrombin Time, anemia, bruising, transient increase in white blood cells, deficiency of all three cell elements of the blood, erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
Liver- Inflammation of the liver and liver damage.
Metabolic- Weight loss, in some people weight gain and glucose in urine.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain, joint pain, inflammation of joints, pain in extremity, muscle spasm, twitch muscle rigidity and muscle weakness.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cough and pneumonia.
Miscellaneous- Infection, fever and hypersensitivity reaction.
Other Precautions :
Monitor BP before and after treatment; monitor weekly if used with nicotine products.Drug Name : Bupropion
Bupropion(Aplenzin ) generic is prescribed for depression and smoking cessation. It increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain and reduces the cravings, anxiety, irritability and other symptoms associated with depression.Trade Names for Bupropion
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Aplenzin , Budeprion XL , Zyban , Wellbutrin , Wellbutrin SR .
