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Bupropion is primarily used to relieve mental depression. It is also used as part of a support program to help you stop smoking as it is also a smoking termination aid. To know more about the uses of this medicine, you will need to speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine is a smoking cessation aid used to help you stop smoking.

Bupropion is sold under different brand names for different uses only with a doctor`s prescription. Bupropion can be taken in form of Oral Extended-release tablets (U.S.), Sustained-release tablets (U.S. and Canada) and oral prompt-release Tablets (U.S).

Bupropion may be taken with or without food. Use Bupropion only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered to avoid the chance of side effects. For patients taking Bupropion for mental depression, the dose of Bupropion will be different for different patients. Use Bupropion only as directed by your doctor. Do not change the dose or do not use it more often then recommended. Also, do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. The chance of side effects may increase in this case. Follow your doctor`s orders or the directions on the label.


Patients taking the prompt-release tablet form of this medicine can take doses at least 4 hours apart to decrease the chance of seizures. Adults may take 100 mg twice a day to stop smoking. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose should not be more than 150 mg thrice a day. Your doctor must determine use and dose for children.

Patients taking the extended-release tablet form of this medicine can take doses at least 24 hours apart to decrease the chance of seizures. The tablet needs to be swallowed intact. They should not be crushed, divided or chewed. Adults may take 150 mg once a day to stop smoking. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose should not be more than 450 mg once a day. Your doctor must determine use and dose for children.

Patients taking the sustained-release tablet form of this medicine can take doses at least 8 hours apart to decrease the chance of seizures. The tablet needs to be swallowed intact. They should not be crushed, divided or chewed. Adults may take 150 mg once a day to stop smoking. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose should not be more than 200 mg twice a day. Your doctor must determine use and dose for children.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the time of treatment depend on the medical problem for which you are taking Bupropion.


To stop smoking, your doctor must determine use and dose for children. Adults may take 150 mg once a day to stop smoking. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose should not be more than 150 mg twice a day.

Consult your doctor about the possible side effects of using this drug for your condition. Your doctor may need to monitor you carefully for side effects and alter the doses if necessary.

Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, lightheadedness, hallucinations, seizures and loss of consciousness. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. If you are taking the extended-release or the prompt-release form of this medicine and you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses.

You need to keep all appointments with your doctor. Take care to see that no one should take your medication. Always consult your pharmacist if you have any questions about refilling your prescription.

Bupropion should be stored at room temperature. It should be kept away from excess heat, light and moisture. Hence, should not be stored in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Bupropion should be kept in the container it came in only. The container should be kept tightly closed and out of reach of children. If the medicine become outdated or you are no longer taking it then you need to discard it safely. Consult your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

If you have been subscribed Bupropion before, either for mental depression or to help you stop smoking then inform this to your doctor before taking another prescription for Bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription for Bupropion at a time.