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Just started taking wellbutrin (bupropion) ir for depression. also on plavix. looking for a second opinion on dosage. what wb starting dose would you recommend?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Recommended dose: Recommended starting dose for wellbutrin (bupropion) immediate release is 100mg twice a day and for long acting 150mg daily. Dose is may be increased after about 3-4 days.

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Answered 10/31/2013

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