Question 1

is bupropion hcl more effective than budeprion sr?

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Same medicine except that the slow-release is longer-acting formulation.

Question 2

what is the average amount of time it takes to quit smoking when on wellbutrin/budeprion sr?

Accepted Answer

Not time. Commitment: Nicotine withdrawal symptoms tyoicaly last 2-3 weeks. After that you ar eleft withthe habit. Beating the habit can be as hard, if not harder than getting past withdrawal symptoms. How long it takes you to beat the habit depends on your will power, committment to stopping, help from your friends, family, doctors etc., .

Question 3

can the generic form of wellbutrin (bupropion) (budeprion sr) cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Hair loss is not by any means common with bupropion (the generic name for wellbutrin). It is possible of course because people can have very unique responses to medication. Except for certain medications where this is often reported, the most common reason for hair loss in people taking psychiatric medications is stress.

Question 4

how effective is wellbutrin (bupropion) sr 100mg?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: That would depend on what the wellbutrin (bupropion) sr is prescribed to treat. Wellbutrin (bupropion) sustained release would generally be used to treat depression, however it is also used for smoking cessation (zyban) and off label for adhd and substance use disorders. We also add it to other antidepressants to try and reverse sexual dysfunction. 100 mgs daily would be the lowest dose of that form of the medication.

Question 5

can you half  wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill safely?

Accepted Answer

Well......: Officially you should not, however the mechanism with which wellbutrin (bupropion) sr provides sustained release would be maintained if it is halved without crushing. This is not the case with wellbutrin (bupropion) xl, it can not be divided.

Question 6

could you split a wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill  in half?

Accepted Answer

Not safely: Most sustained release tablets are made in layers to slow the release of drug.  Splitting them wd cause all of the drug to be released immediately.

Question 7

whats the difference between  bupropion sr and  bupropion xl?

Accepted Answer

How long they last: The sr form does not last as long (it is broken down more quickly) so it is usually taken twice daily.  The XL form lasts longer so it can usually be taken as a single daily dose in the morning.

Question 8

is it necessary to take wellbutrin (bupropion) sr twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin (bupropion) SR: Wellbutrin (bupropion) sr is usually started at 150 mg once in the morning for 3 days and then increased to twice a day (2nd dose before 2pm to avoid possible insomnia). If used for mood, once a day may suffice based on certain studies. If used for nicotine dependence, 2x/day has shown to be much more efficacious. Please follow your doctor's order or discuss options with him/her before making adjustments.

Question 9

what is the difference between wellbutrin (bupropion) xl and sr?

Accepted Answer

Half life: Wellbutrin (bupropion) sr is an older formulation and is usually taken 2 x daily while wellbutrin (bupropion) XL lasts longer in your system and it is usually dosed once daily.

Question 10

what is starting dose of ratio_ bupropion sr , and the max is mg a day?

Accepted Answer

150-300: Most patient will start with a dose of 150 mg once daily for 3-7 days prior to increasing to 150 mg twice daily. Occasionally patients will be prescribed more or less, but this is very standard dosing which works for most patients in most circumstances.

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