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Background: Bupropion is a unique monocyclic antidepressant that has been known to cause seizures in high therapeutic doses and in acute overdoses
Bupropion lowers the seizure threshold, even at therapeutic doses of 150–450 mg/d
BACKGROUND Bupropion is a norepinephrine/dopamine-reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) that has been reported to increase the risk of suicide attempts
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This paper reports five cases of fatal bupropion overdose, with postmortem bupropion concentrations that ranged from 3
A survey by the nonprofit think tank Rand Corporation found that more than 40% of American adults know someone who died from an overdose and close to a third
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1 Acute overdose typically produces seizures within a few hours after ingestion, although seizure onset may be delayed up to 24 hours in patients who ingest extended-release preparations
Bupropion (Zyban) is a prescription medication that's taken by mouth to help you quit smoking
Days 3 until the end of treatment: Take two tablets (150 mg each) per day – one in the morning and one in the evening, at least 8 hours apart
Dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, trouble sleeping Yes, you can overdose on any antidepressant
Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable
These problems have happened in people with and without a history of mental or mood problems
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911
In case of an overdose, provide supportive care, including close medical supervision and monitoring
Bupropion therapy can be associated with transient, usually asymptomatic elevations in serum aminotransferase levels and has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury
Four patients had ingested a sustained-release formulation of bupropion and had evidence of pill "bodies" in their stomach with significantly elevated The case is reported of a patient who had taken a deliberate overdose of sustained release bupropion
Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (SR) tablets may be taken with or without food
Wellbutrin starts improving symptoms within one to weeks of the initial dose
The usual adult target dose for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (SR) tablets is 300 mg/day, given as 150 mg
3 All antidepressants can cause anxiety, and they do in about 1 in 10 depressed patients