Wellbutrin SR is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It belongs to a unique class of drugs called aminoketones. Wellbutrin SR helps to restore balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and norepinephrine.
Always follow your doctor’s instructions and use Wellbutrin exactly as prescribed.
Before taking Wellbutrin SR, inform your doctor if you have any of the following:
Never stop taking Wellbutrin SR without your doctor’s guidance. Suddenly stopping Wellbutrin SR may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Common side effects of Wellbutrin SR include:
More serious side effects include:
Can I drink alcohol while taking Wellbutrin SR?
It isn’t recommended that you mix alcohol and Wellbutrin. Doing so may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision. You may also experience lower alcohol tolerance, leading to intoxication or alcohol poisoning.
Alcohol is a depressant that may negatively affect your mental health even if it doesn’t interact poorly with your medication.
What if I’m switching from another antidepressant to Wellbutrin SR?
If you’re currently taking an MAOI (Marplan, Nardil, Emsam), you should wait at least 2 weeks between discontinuing your current drug and starting Wellbutrin. Talk to your doctor about how to gradually taper off your current medication.
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