Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Nicoderm CQ (nicotine)
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Interactions between your drugs
buPROPion nicotine
Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion), Nicoderm CQ (nicotine)
Using buPROPion and nicotine together can cause an increase in blood pressure. This can cause dizziness, confusion, uneven heartbeats, and chest pain. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
buPROPion food
Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks. On the other hand, sudden withdrawal from alcohol following regular or chronic use can also increase your risk of seizures during treatment with buPROPion. If you are prone to frequent or excessive alcohol use, talk to your doctor before starting buPROPion. In general, you should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with buPROPion. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
buPROPion food
Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Both buPROPion and caffeine can increase blood pressure. And using them together may have additive effects. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, particularly if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
buPROPion food
Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Using buPROPion and nicotine together can cause an increase in blood pressure. This can cause dizziness, confusion, uneven heartbeats, and chest pain. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
nicotine food
Applies to: Nicoderm CQ (nicotine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
See also:
Wellbutrin
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder ...
Wellbutrin XL
Wellbutrin XL is used for depression, major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Chantix
Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine used with behavior modification and counseling to help you ...
Wellbutrin SR
Wellbutrin SR is used for depression, major depressive disorder
Tyrvaya
Tyrvaya is a prescription nasal spray used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease ...
Nicorette
Nicorette (nicotine) gum and lozenges are used as an aid in smoking cessation. Includes Nicorette ...
Zyban
Zyban helps people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects. Learn about side ...
Forfivo XL
Forfivo XL (bupropion) is used to treat major depressive disorder. Includes Forfivo XL side ...
Learn more
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Check Interactions
To view an interaction report containing 4 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account.
Save Interactions List
Sign in to your account to save this drug interaction list.