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Medicine. This Really Happened A 19-year-old woman took a double dose of her Wellbutrin® XL (bupropion, used as an antidepressant and for smoking cessation). The amount she took, 600 mg, has caused seizures in some people. Also, because she took extended-release Wellbutrin®, she was at risk of seizures for many hours to come.Poison Control referred the patient to the nearest emergency room. An IV was placed in case she needed medicine to control seizures. She was monitored for seizures and other harmful effects of overdose. This patient did not develop any symptoms. After many hours of observation, she was able to return home. For More Information 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors: Patient Fact Sheet. September 2011 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD References Mowry JB, Spyker DA, Cantilena LR, Bailey JE, Ford M. 2012 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System (NPDS): 30th annual report. Clinical Toxicology. 2013;51:949–1229. Poisoned? Call 1-800-222-1222 or HELP ME online Prevention Tips Decide who will give each dose of medicine to a child. Keep a log: mark it each time someone gives or takes a dose. Use a pill sorter. If children are around, make sure it’s child-resistant. Talk to your pharmacist about the best way for you to keep track of your medicine. This Really Happened A 19-year-old woman took a double dose of her Wellbutrin® XL (bupropion, used as an antidepressant and for smoking cessation). The amount she took, 600 mg, has caused seizures in some people. Also, because she took extended-release Wellbutrin®, she was at risk of seizures for many hours to come.Poison Control referred the patient to the nearest emergency room. An IV was placed in case she needed medicine to control seizures. She was monitored for seizures and other harmful effects of overdose. This patient did not develop any symptoms. After many hours of observation, she was able to return home.
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