Medications and DrugsBrand Names: Aplenzin, Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Zyban Advantage PackGeneric Name: bupropion (Pronunciation: byoo PRO pee on)
What is bupropion (Aplenzin, Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Zyban Advantage Pack)?Bupropion is an antidepressant medication. Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. The Zyban brand of bupropion is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects. Bupropion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Budeprion 150 mg round, yellow, imprinted with 2444, G Budeprion XL 150 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with A 101 Budeprion XL 300 mg-TEV oval, yellow, imprinted with 682, G Bupropion 100 mg-APO round, purple, imprinted with APO, BUP 100 Bupropion 100 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with M, 435 Bupropion 200 mg XL-EON round, pink, imprinted with 1111, E Bupropion 75 mg-APO round, orange, imprinted with APO, BU 75 BuPROPion 75 mg-GG round, lavender, imprinted with GG 929 Bupropion 75 mg-MYL round, peach, imprinted with M, 433 Bupropion ER 200 mg-GLO round, orange, imprinted with 555 Bupropion HCl SR 100 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WPI 858 Bupropion HCl SR 150 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WPI 839 Bupropion HCl SR 200 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WPI 3385 Bupropion SR 100 mg-TEV round, yellow, imprinted with G, 2442 Bupropion SR 150 mg-TEV round, yellow, imprinted with G, 2444 Bupropion XL 300 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WPI 3332 Buproprion 100 mg-TEV round, pink, imprinted with 93 290 Buproprion 75 mg-TEV round, yellow, imprinted with 93 280 Buproprion XL 150 mg-EON round, purple, imprinted with E 415 Wellbutrin 100 mg round, red, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN 100 Wellbutrin 75 mg round, yellow, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN 75 Wellbutrin SR 100 mg round, blue, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN SR 100 Wellbutrin SR 150 mg round, lavender, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN SR 100 Wellbutrin SR 200 mg round, pink, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN SR 200 Wellbutrin XL 150 mg round, beige, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN XL 150 Wellbutrin XL 300 mg round, white, imprinted with WELLBUTRIN XL 300 Zyban 150 mg round, lavender, imprinted with ZYBAN 150 What are the possible side effects of bupropion?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about bupropion?Do not take bupropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. You should not take bupropion if you have seizures, an eating disorder, if you are using a second form of bupropion, or if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol or sedatives. Bupropion may cause seizures, especially in people with certain medical conditions or when using certain drugs. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and the drugs you use. You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. (Page 1 of 3) Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 
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