Why should Wellbutrin SR not be prescribed?
Do not take Wellbutrin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to it. Since Wellbutrin causes seizures in some people, do not take it if you have any type of seizure disorder or if you are taking another medication containing bupropion, such as Zyban, a drug that’s used to help quit smoking. If you have a seizure while taking Wellbutrin, stop taking the drug and never take it again. Do not take Wellbutrin while abruptly giving up alcohol or sedatives, including tranquilizers antianxiety drugs such as diazepam and alprazolam. Rapid withdrawal increases the risk of seizures. If you have had any kind of heart trouble or liver or kidney disease, be sure your doctor knows about it before you start taking Wellbutrin SR. It must be used with extreme caution if you have severe cirrhosis of the liver. A reduced dosage may be needed if you have any sort of liver or kidney problem. You should not take Wellbutrin if you currently have, or formerly had, an eating disorder. For
