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What Causes Horrible Abdominal Pain After Having Bupropion HCL?
Question: I started buprion HCL 200 mg in the AM, 100 mg in the PM the end of February. I got my period a week early and had horrible pain in my stomach area just prior to getting my period. During this time my scalp got very itchy and I have since lost TONS of hair. I had my hormones checked and they were all wacky. Can this be caused by the medication?
Brief Answer:
Bupropion is the cause likely
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. Bupropion can cause some of the symptoms like abdominal pains menstrual irregularities secondary to metabolic derangement like anorexia and weight loss and hair loss can follow due to poor apetite. So yes Bupropion can cause all the symptoms you manage. You should ask your doctor to replace the medication as Bupropion pros are outweighed by cons in your case. Apart from it Bupropion can cause following side effects.
Headache (25-34%)
Dry mouth (17-28%)
Nausea (1-18%)
Weight loss (15-20%)
Insomnia (11-20%)
Agitation (2-32%)
Dizziness (6-22%)
Pharyngitis (3-13%)
1-10%
Constipation (5-10%)
Infection (8-9%)
Abdominal pain (2-9%)
Anxiety (5-7%)
Diarrhea (5-7%)
Tinnitus (3-6%)
Tremor (3-6%)
Nervousness (3-5%)
Anorexia (3-5%)
Palpitation (2-6%)
Myalgia (2-6%)
Sweating (2-5%)
Rash (1-5%)
Sinusitis (1-5%)
Weight gain (4%)
Chest pain (3-4%)
Urinary frequency (2%)
Vaginal hemorrhage (2%)
Pruritus (2-4%)
Vomiting (2-4%)
Arthralgia (1-4%)
Flushing (1-4%)
Migraine (1-4%)
Decreased memory (<3%)
Irritability (2-3%)
Somnolence (2-3%)
Dysphagia (<2%)
Arthritis (2%)
Paresthesia (1-2%)
Fever (1-2%)
Twitch (1-2%)
Seizures (0.4% [<450 mg/day], >3% [>450 mg/day]; may be increased risk with concomitant ECT)
FREQUENCY NOT DEFINED
Confusion
Cystitis
Erythema
Ataxia
Coma
EEG abnormality
Euphoria
Gastric reflux
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
Bupropion is the cause likely
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. Bupropion can cause some of the symptoms like abdominal pains menstrual irregularities secondary to metabolic derangement like anorexia and weight loss and hair loss can follow due to poor apetite. So yes Bupropion can cause all the symptoms you manage. You should ask your doctor to replace the medication as Bupropion pros are outweighed by cons in your case. Apart from it Bupropion can cause following side effects.
Headache (25-34%)
Dry mouth (17-28%)
Nausea (1-18%)
Weight loss (15-20%)
Insomnia (11-20%)
Agitation (2-32%)
Dizziness (6-22%)
Pharyngitis (3-13%)
1-10%
Constipation (5-10%)
Infection (8-9%)
Abdominal pain (2-9%)
Anxiety (5-7%)
Diarrhea (5-7%)
Tinnitus (3-6%)
Tremor (3-6%)
Nervousness (3-5%)
Anorexia (3-5%)
Palpitation (2-6%)
Myalgia (2-6%)
Sweating (2-5%)
Rash (1-5%)
Sinusitis (1-5%)
Weight gain (4%)
Chest pain (3-4%)
Urinary frequency (2%)
Vaginal hemorrhage (2%)
Pruritus (2-4%)
Vomiting (2-4%)
Arthralgia (1-4%)
Flushing (1-4%)
Migraine (1-4%)
Decreased memory (<3%)
Irritability (2-3%)
Somnolence (2-3%)
Dysphagia (<2%)
Arthritis (2%)
Paresthesia (1-2%)
Fever (1-2%)
Twitch (1-2%)
Seizures (0.4% [<450 mg/day], >3% [>450 mg/day]; may be increased risk with concomitant ECT)
FREQUENCY NOT DEFINED
Confusion
Cystitis
Erythema
Ataxia
Coma
EEG abnormality
Euphoria
Gastric reflux
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
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