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Greene Shepherd1, Larissa I Velez, Daniel C Keyes

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and The North Texas Poison Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|July 21, 2004
PubMed
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Intentional bupropion overdose can cause seizures, agitation, and tachycardia, especially in younger adults. Most seizures occur within 6 hours but can happen later if symptoms persist.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Bupropion, an antidepressant, is increasingly prescribed for smoking cessation.
  • This trend has heightened clinical awareness of bupropion's overdose risks, particularly seizures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical presentation and outcomes of intentional bupropion overdoses.
  • To identify key risk factors and timelines for adverse events in bupropion overdose cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of intentional bupropion overdose cases reported to poison control centers.
  • Analysis of 385 cases over a 2-year period, including patient demographics and clinical effects.

Main Results:

  • Significant clinical effects occurred in 26% of cases; seizures were reported in 11%.

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  • Common symptoms included tachycardia, agitation, and hallucinations.
  • Seizures typically manifested within 6 hours post-ingestion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bupropion overdose frequently leads to agitation, tachycardia, hallucinations, and seizures.
    • While seizures often occur within 6 hours, delayed onset is possible, especially with persistent symptoms.