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Grapefruit and its close relatives can increase the blood levels of certain drugs and cause serious side effects
If you are already taking medicine for depression Examples of common medications that may interact with grapefruit juice include: certain statin drugs used to lower cholesterol such as atorvastatin ( Lipitor ), lovastatin, simvastatin ( Zocor )
Case 1: A 52-year-old man normally takes sertraline and bupropion for depression
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1 - 3 Currently, more than 85 drugs, most of which are available in Canada, are known or predicted to interact with grapefruit
Bupropion comes as immediate-release (IR), sustained-release (SR), and extended-release (ER or XL) tablets
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Bupropion decreases nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms but effects take about one to two weeks to develop
As with other medications, Wellbutrin can interact with alcohol and certain other drugs
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine
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In some cases, this may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, abnormal muscle movements, seizures, high blood sugar, diabetes, high cholesterol, weight gain, low white blood cell count, difficulty Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Equetro) is an oral medication that can be prescribed for certain types of seizures, nerve pain, and bipolar disorder
If you regularly consume grapefruits or grapefruit juice, you should be monitored for side effects and/or changes in methadone levels
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Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) Xanax (alprazolam) Zoloft (sertraline) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Oxcarbazepine alcohol/food interactions
Grapefruit juice increases the level of simvastatin in your blood and makes side effects more likely
You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate
14-16 Interactions have occurred in patients consuming products that were not known to contain grapefruit
It's important to talk to your healthcare Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion) Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks
Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with guanFACINE, as it may increase blood levels and effects of the medication
Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks
Trintellix (vortioxetine) is a prescription oral tablet used to treat depression
Spironolactone disease interactions
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side effects
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Key takeaways: Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that may interact with many medications
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Before you start a new medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it could interact with alcohol
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat certain types of depression
Side effects
This drug can interact with alcohol and other medications
One whole grapefruit or one glass of grapefruit juice is enough to alter how these medications affect you
Wellbutrin is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat certain types of depression
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Bupropion hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug belonging to the aminoketone class first introduced in 1985
Although bupropion is not metabolized by cytochrome P450IID6 (CYP2D6), there is the potential for drug-drug interactions when bupropion is coadministered with drugs metabolized by this isoenzyme (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug
a seizure (convulsions); confusion, unusual changes in mood or behavior; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos effects • Talk with your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking bupropion
Find patient medical information for bupropion HCl oral (as a smoking deterrent) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings
Bupropion gets into breast milk in small amounts
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Bupropion (Zyban) is a prescription medication that may also be used as a treatment for ADHD, nicotine withdrawal effects, SAD, bipolar, and depression