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A 26-year-old female asked:
I took bupropion for five years or so, went off for 7 months. how long will it take to get back into my system and start working?
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Dr. Robert Griecoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
2-6 else: Usually bupropion is given in 1/2 dose (150mg) for week then full dose. Full blood level in a few days after that bit the improvement/ effects can take much longer depending on what is being treated. For depression it is not as fast as we would like. Other people might notice improvement in apathy before the patient "feels better" but the full effect can be > 6wks. Previous success = good.
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Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Varies: May notice a difference within a week however can take 4-6 weeks to take full effect.
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Last updated Apr 9, 2016
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