Posted by ed_uk on February 6, 2005, at 16:32:02
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin dizzy heart palps -- Please HELP, posted by Optimist on February 6, 2005, at 15:02:12
Here is a list of some of the bupropion side effects which have been reported to the UK government
The brand name Wellbutrin in not available in the UK. Bupropion is available in the form of Zyban, which is approved as an aid to smokong cessation. The maximum dose of Zyban is 300mg/day. In the UK, bupropion is not used to treat depression. The high incidence of psychiatric side effects from bupropion is revealing, particularly considering that most people who were prescribed Zyban would not have had any major mental health problems. Bear in mind that most UK doctors very rarely report side effects, only a small fraction of sdie effects ever get reported. The figures reported for buproprion are therefore quite high.
A few of the 'physical' side effects of bupropion.......
Palpitations (259 cases)
Myocardial infarction ie. 'heart attack' (36 cases)
Hypertension (63 cases)
Stroke (19 cases)
Anaphylactic reaction (41 cases)
Ulcerative stomatitis (82 cases)
Chest pain (381 cases)
Loss of consciousness NOS (44 cases)
Convulsions NOS (109 cases)
Grand mal convulsion (75 cases)
Urticaria (1079 cases)Some neurological and psychiatric reaction.......
Depression (484 cases!!!!!!!!)
Suicidal Ideation (75 cases!!!!!!!!!)
Amnesia (44 cases)
Memory impairment (39 cases)
Aggression (104 cases)
Hallucinations (112 cases)
Panic reaction (150 cases)
Nervousness (85 cases)
Confusion (109 cases)
Irritability (118 cases)
Insomnia (1063 cases)
Dizziness (800 cases)
Concentration impairment (154 cases)
Paranoia (35 cases)
Mood swings (68 cases)
Psychosis (14 cases)
Disorientation (62 cases)
Depressed mood (30 cases)
Anxiety (343 cases)
Agitation (220 cases)
Emotional instability (122 cases)To see all reported side effect see........
http://www.yellowcard.gov.uk/dapdocs/bupropion.txtEd.
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