Understanding Bupropion

Precautions

Doctors and their patients need to take precautions with this medication. It is not considered safe for epilepsy patients! Individuals with other seizure conditions should not take it either. Eating disorder patients cannot often take this medication as well. It is also not recommended for those who have suddenly stopped sedatives in the past. The same applies to suddenly stopping seizure medications! Patients must only take this medication for one condition at a time! Thus, it is not appropriate to take it to treat depression and quit smoking at the same time.

Patients need to inform their doctor of their complete medical history. Doctors have to know about their patient's history of brain tumors, seizures, and spinal cord tumors. Other crucial pieces are head injuries, high blood pressure, and diabetes. A history of kidney and heart disease matter as well! Liver issues are essential to mention. Doctors need to ensure this medication is safe for their patients! Pregnant women must talk about risks and benefits. Doctors will need to monitor their unborn baby closely. Individuals younger than eighteen cannot take this medication. The extended-release tablets cannot be crushed or chewed! Other precautions for patients include close blood pressure monitoring and stopping use gradually. Patients should never stop taking it suddenly! This medication also causes false positives on drug tests. Patients need to tell staff they are taking this medication if they take such a test!

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