Rhabdomyolysis connected with the use of bupropion.
OBJECTIVE
To report an observation dealing with a possible side effect of a smoking cessation drug.


METHODS
A case report. STUDY PERSON: A 34-year old man who had been treated with slow-release bupropion for smoking cessation.


METHODS
After 5 days of treatment the patient suffered severe muscular pain and the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis was confirmed.


CONCLUSIONS
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare complication when treating with slow-release bupropion for smoking cessation.
Bobé
Francesc
F
ABS Salou, Institute of Catalan Health, ES-43840 Salou, Tarragona, Spain. elsmua@comt.es
Buil
Maria Eugenia
ME
Palacios
Laura
L
D000328:Adult; D016642:Bupropion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012907:Smoking / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods
D016642:Bupropion