Wellbutrin SR contraindications

Contraindications
Seizure Disorder Concomitant use with ZYBAN® Bulimia or Anorexia Nervosa Alcohol or Sedatives Allergy to Bupropion

Seizure Disorder
WELLBUTRIN SR is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder. Return to top

Concomitant use with ZYBAN®
WELLBUTRIN SR is contraindicated in patients treated with ZYBAN® (bupropion hydrochloride) Sustained-Release Tablets; WELLBUTRIN® (bupropion hydrochloride), the immediate-release formulation; WELLBUTRIN XL® (bupropion hydrochloride), the extended211 release formulation; or any other medications that contain bupropion because the incidence of seizure is dose dependent. Return to top

Bulimia or Anorexia Nervosa
WELLBUTRIN SR is contraindicated in patients with a current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa because of a higher incidence of seizures noted in patients treated for bulimia with the immediate-release formulation of bupropion. Return to top

Alcohol or Sedatives
WELLBUTRIN SR is contraindicated in patients undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol or sedatives (including benzodiazepines). The concurrent administration of WELLBUTRIN SR Tablets and a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor is contraindicated. At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAO inhibitor and initiation of treatment with WELLBUTRIN SR Tablets. Return to top

Allergy to Bupropion
WELLBUTRIN SR is contraindicated in patients who have shown an allergic response to bupropion or the other ingredients that make up WELLBUTRIN SR Tablets. Return to top