Do not use Wellbutrin SR if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Wellbutrin SR;
• you are taking any other medicine that contains bupropion;
• you have a history of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia, bulimia) or seizures (e.g., epilepsy);
• you are suddenly stopping the use of alcohol or sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines) after long-term use;
• Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
  
  Important:
  • Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
  • Do not take decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), stimulants, or diet pills while you are taking Wellbutrin SR without first checking with your doctor. They may increase your risk of seizures.
  • 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.
  • Wellbutrin SR 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 Wellbutrin SR along with the nicotine skin patch or any nicotine product.
  • Stopping smoking may change the amount of certain medicines (e.g., theophylline, warfarin) in your blood. Be sure your doctor knows all the medicines that you are taking.
  • Wellbutrin SR contains the same ingredients as Wellbutrin, an antidepressant. Do not take Wellbutrin SR if you are also taking Wellbutrin or other brands of bupropion. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
  • Use Wellbutrin SR with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Wellbutrin SR while you are pregnant. Wellbutrin SR is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Wellbutrin SR.

    
    Possible Side Effects
    
    

    Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

    • constipation; dizziness; headache; indigestion; nausea; tiredness or weakness; vomiting.
    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); behavior changes (eg, aggression); chest pain; confusion; cough; depression; fainting; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; mood or mental changes; shortness of breath; swelling of hands or feet; vision disturbances.
    
    
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    Wellbutrin SR is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.