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Increased wellbutrin (bupropion) xl to 300 mg. helps significantly. a lot of constipation troubles. will this last? on 150 mg i initially had the same problems.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Hopefully not.: Constipation occurs in 7% and diarrhea occurs in 9% of people who take wellbutrin (bupropion). Often this does subside but I can not predict with certainty.

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Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

Increased wellbutrin (bupropion) xl to 300 mg. helps significantly. a lot of constipation troubles. will this last? on 150 mg i initially had the same problems.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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