Two cases of irregular menstrual cycles (periods) have been reported
FDA advises, “Wellbutrin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus” ( 2 )
While there is information to support the reproductive safety of certain antidepressants, including fluoxetine, citalopram and the tricyclic antidepressants, during pregnancy
Safest antidepressants
While more studies are needed, research to date suggests that bupropion may be a reasonable treatment option for depressed pregnant women
Precautions
Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) late in pregnancy has been associated with transient neonatal complications; however
Introduction
If you have any questions, consult your pharmacist
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The recommended starting dose is 200 mg per day, given as 100 mg twice daily
Tablets should be kept at room temperature, 15 C to 25 C (59 F to 77 F)
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Pregnancy registries collect information about the effects of a drug people experience while pregnant
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If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Information from the manufacturer (GlaxoSmithKline) includes data from 426 pregnancies Maximum dose: 400 mg/day; maximum single dose should not exceed 200 mg
Wellbutrin, a brand name of Bupropion, could be prescribed as antidepressant medication during pregnancy
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Wellbutrin’s primary action is boosting levels of two brain chemicals called dopamine and norepinephrine
If you tell the person giving you the drug screening test that you are taking WELLBUTRIN, they can do a more specific drug screening test that should not have this problem
The most common side effects of Wellbutrin are similar to those associated other antidepressant medications, and are as follows: agitation, dry mouth, nervousness, constipation, headache, nausea and vomiting, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, pharyngitis
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You should not take Wellbutrin for ADHD if you have an eating disorder, seizure disorder, or angle-closure glaucoma
After 3 days, your provider might raise your dose to 150 mg twice daily with at least 8 hours between doses
In this study, about 1 in 100 women took ADHD medicine during pregnancy
The two doses should always be separated by at least eight hours
Neurological effects: Tremors, restless legs, numbness, and/or difficulty walking
Another mother who was 29-weeks postpartum was taking sustained-release bupropion 150 mg daily
Untreated depression can have harmful effects You shouldn’t take bupropion and MAOIs at the same time