Buprod 150mg Tablet ER

Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), allergic reaction, impaired concentration, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual mood changes or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

• Depression
• Smoking addiction

Depression
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Smoking addiction
Smoking addiction can have adverse effects on your physical, mental as well as behavioral health. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people in quitting smoking and to avoid having the urge to smoke again. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating smoking addiction.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buprod

• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Allergic reaction
• Impaired concentration
• Sweating
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Taste change
• Abdominal pain
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Fever
• Constipation
• Tremors

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Buprod 150mg Tablet ER works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood. The mechanism underlying its use in smoking addiction are not fully understood.

• You have been prescribed Buprod 150mg Tablet ER for the treatment of depression.

• It can also help you quit smoking.

• Take it in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping later that night.

• It causes fewer side effects as compared to other anti-depression medications.

• Stop taking Buprod 150mg Tablet ER and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizure disorder, eating disorder, or if you drink alcohol.

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