Can I take cold medicine while on Wellbutrin?

buPROPion dextromethorphan
BuPROPion may increase the blood levels and effects of dextromethorphan. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you experience increased side effects or your condition changes.
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Can you take cold medicine with antidepressants?

Can You Combine Antidepressants & Cold Medicine? The short answer is: you can, but it's not recommended because of the risks. The combination of antidepressants and cold medicine may increase serotonin levels, which could cause Serotonin Syndrome.
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What medications should not be taken with Wellbutrin?

Bupropion should not be taken with or within two weeks of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These include phenelzine (Nardil®), tranycypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Emsam®).
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Can I take Tylenol cold and sinus with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Tylenol Sinus Maximum Strength and Wellbutrin XL. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take a decongestant with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Mucus Relief Sinus and Wellbutrin XL. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take Alka Seltzer cold and flu with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief and bupropion.
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Can you take Tylenol with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between acetaminophen / pseudoephedrine and Wellbutrin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take mucinex with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Mucinex D Maximum Strength and Wellbutrin XL. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take ibuprofen while on Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Wellbutrin XL.
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Can you take Nyquil while on Wellbutrin?

BuPROPion may increase the blood levels and effects of dextromethorphan. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you experience increased side effects or your condition changes.
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Can you take Benadryl with antidepressants?

If you combine an antihistamine such as Benadryl or Tavist with your anti-depressant, you may just feel more drowsy. This is more likely to happen if you take a tricyclic anti-depressant such as doxepin or amitriptyline.
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Can I take Tylenol cold and flu with Lexapro?

Combining these medications can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or ...
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Can I take Benadryl with Wellbutrin?

buPROPion diphenhydrAMINE

BuPROPion may increase the blood levels and effects of diphenhydrAMINE. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you experience increased side effects or your condition changes.
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Does caffeine affect Wellbutrin?

No interactions were found between caffeine and Wellbutrin XL.
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Can you take Tylenol with antidepressants?

New research suggests that both acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin) may make selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, less effective.
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Can I take Sudafed with Wellbutrin?

No interactions were found between Sudafed Triple Action and Wellbutrin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take allergy medicine with Wellbutrin?

No interactions were found between Claritin and Wellbutrin.
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Can you take Zyrtec with Wellbutrin?

Interactions between your drugs

Using cetirizine together with buPROPion may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
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Is bupropion a strong antidepressant?

Bupropion is an effective antidepressant with efficacy comparable to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants. It is well tolerated in short-and longer-term treatment.
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What foods interact with Wellbutrin?

Try to limit Caffeine intake during Bupropion use. Many non-prescription medicines and weight loss aids may contain caffeine, so read labels carefully. Examples of foods and beverages containing caffeine include coffee, teas, colas, energy drinks, chocolate, and some herbal or dietary supplements.
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Can I take ibuprofen with antidepressants?

Antidepressant Plus NSAIDs May Up Brain Bleed Risk. TUESDAY, July 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Taking both an antidepressant and a painkiller such as ibuprofen or naproxen may increase risk of a brain hemorrhage, a new study suggests.
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Can I take NyQuil with busPIRone?

busPIRone chlorpheniramine

Using busPIRone together with chlorpheniramine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
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Can you take Alka-Seltzer while on antidepressants?

How the interaction occurs: Your antidepressant may cause your body to process dextromethorphan more slowly. In addition, both medicines can increase the level of serotonin in your body.
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Does Wellbutrin cause nasal congestion?

The most common side effects of WELLBUTRIN XL include trouble sleeping, stuffy nose, dry mouth, dizziness, feeling anxious, nausea, constipation, and joint aches. Common side effects of antidepressants may go away after the first few weeks of treatment.
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