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07-09-2010, 03:59 AM
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Drugs like Bupropion or Zyban are antidepressants that affect the chemicals that are used by the nervous system to send messages to other parts. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters. The imbalance in the amount of neurotransmitters may sometimes cause depression. The nerves sometimes recycle the neurotransmitters which is called reuptake. Bupropion inhibits the uptake of the transmitters and causes an excess of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine thus causing an imbalance and hence leading to depression. Bupropion is also given for management of major depression and seasonal affective disorder. Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior especially in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. The recommended dosage of these drugs should be taken correctly. The excess or lower dose increases the risk of seizure.
Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea or vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision are some of the other side effects. The persistence or worsening of these side effects may be dangerous. Unusual weight gain or loss, palpitations, agitation and trouble sleeping should be reported immediately.
These medicines are generally not recommended in cases where the patient already has the problem of seizures, eating disorders, has had head injury, brain tumor, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, any mental conditions, alcohol or drug dependence.
Drugs like Bupropion or Zyban are antidepressants that affect the chemicals that are used by the nervous system to send messages to other parts. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters. The imbalance in the amount of neurotransmitters may sometimes cause depression. The nerves sometimes recycle the neurotransmitters which is called reuptake. Bupropion inhibits the uptake of the transmitters and causes an excess of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine thus causing an imbalance and hence leading to depression. Bupropion is also given for management of major depression and seasonal affective disorder. Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior especially in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. The recommended dosage of these drugs should be taken correctly. The excess or lower dose increases the risk of seizure.
Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea or vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision are some of the other side effects. The persistence or worsening of these side effects may be dangerous. Unusual weight gain or loss, palpitations, agitation and trouble sleeping should be reported immediately.
These medicines are generally not recommended in cases where the patient already has the problem of seizures, eating disorders, has had head injury, brain tumor, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, any mental conditions, alcohol or drug dependence.