Who Should Not Take Bupropion?

• Individuals who are allergic to bupropion        



• Individuals who currently have a seizure disorder or have had seizures in the past



• Individuals who are currently taking, or have taken within the past 2 weeks, MAOIs such as phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate) (Do not take MAOIs for at least 2 weeks after stopping Wellbutrin.)



• Individuals currently taking other bupropion products



• Individuals who have abruptly stopped long-term use of alcohol or sedatives and may be at risk for withdrawal



• Individuals with a current or prior diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia



• Children (Wellbutrin has not been approved for treatment in children.)