Wellbutrin

October 27th, 2011 Posted in Antidepressants
Oct, 27 2011
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Wellbutrin SR (Anti Depressant) is a pharmaceutical prescription antidepressant, which acts directly on the brain and other nerve cells. It is also used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder), bipolar depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, and lower back pain. Also, aids in quitting smoking (identical to Zyban). It is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents.

How Taken

Wellbutrin SR comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken one to three times a day and may be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or divide Wellbutrin SR. Do not stop taking Wellbutrin SR without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Wellbutrin SR, tell your doctor if you have: history of seizures or head injury or brain tumor, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, eating disorder, diabetes, alcohol dependence, any allergies, the intent to quit smoking. Because of the possibility this drug will make you dizzy and affect coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used to the drug\’s effects. Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking Wellbutrin SR may increase the risk of having seizures. Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers is not recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having seizures. If you are over 65 years old you may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug. This drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within 4 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose.

Possible Side Effects

This medication is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly: unusual weight loss or gain, palpitations, agitation, trouble sleeping. Unlikely but report promptly: tremor, dizziness, fainting, mood changes, slowed movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex drive, and drowsiness. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures, mental problems, fever, muscle aches, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include trouble breathing, rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Proper Xenical Usage and Dosage

October 17th, 2011 Posted in Other
Oct, 17 2011
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If you plan to take Xenical but do not know much about its dosage and other information, you are at the right page. You will get lots of information about Xenical dosage, usage, and storage.

  • Proper Xenical Usage and Dosage

Xenical dosage or usage may prevent the absorption of some of the fat you eat. Therefore, you should take Xenical dosage during the meal or within an hour of eating. If you occasionally miss a meal or eat a meal that contains no fat, you should skip Xenical dosage

Xenical dosage may decrease the amount of vitamins that your body absorbs from food; you may need to take a multivitamin supplement once a day. Take the vitamin supplement at least 2 hours before or after taking your Xenical dosage.

When you take your daily dosage Xenical, your diet should not contain more than 30% of fat. If the fat intake is higher in your meal than the recommended amount, your Xenical dosage may result in side effects. You should take balanced diet, and your intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein should be distributed evenly over three main meals when you take your daily dosage of Xenical.

  • Xenical Dosage Instructions

Xenical dosage is normally different for different patients. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions about your Xenical dosage or follow the instructions in the label. If your doctor suggests Xenical dosage that is higher or lower to the Xenical dosage mentioned in the label, follow your doctor’s direction. He may have altered Xenical dosage due to your medical condition or to ensure optimum results.

Normally, the following Xenical dosage is recommended, however, if your doctor has recommended Xenical dosage other than this, follow his instructions only:

– 120milligrams (mg) three times a day with meals containing fat

If you take a fat-containing meal and miss your dosage Xenical due to some reason, skip that particular dosage. If it almost time for your next meal, take your Xenical dosage with that meal. In any case, do not double your Xenical dosage.

  • Xenical Storage

If you plant to take Xenical, dosage information is necessary and you might get information for it. However, most often than not, people only get information about Xenical and do not know how to store it. Storage information is necessary because if medicines are stored improperly, there might be some chemical reactions and your Xenical may cause adverse reactions in your body.

  • Store away from heat and direct light
  • Keep the Xenical from freezing. Do not refrigerate
  • Do not keep outdated Xenical or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of childre

 

Other Information about Xenical Dosage

If you follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take Xenical as scheduled, you might get better results. Medicines work better if they are taken regularly on the same time; the same rule applies to your Xenical. Therefore, it is very necessary to take Xenical on time.

Do not take more than prescribed amount of Xenical thinking it might yield better results. Overdosing yourself with more than recommended dosage of xenical may lead to more side effects than benefits. Also try not to forget Xenical if you want to get best results out of your weight loss treatment.

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