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Old May 26, 2008, 06:29 PM
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I think bulimia gives increased risk of seizures when you're on wellbutrin. Lots of info on the Internet on this. Please check with your doc. Seizures are serious business.

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Wellbutrin is associated with an increased risk of seizures. This risk is greater at higher doses (approximately 4 in 1,000 patients at dosages of 300 to 450 milligrams a day). Certain factors increase the risk of seizure, including:

A history of head trauma or previous seizure

Central nervous system tumor

Severe liver disease such as cirrhosis

A history of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia

Excessive use of alcohol, or abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or sedatives

Taking medications that lower the seizure threshold (see "Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication")

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