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I take wellbutrin (bupropion) xl and notice it's hard to fall asleep at night i've tried otc options and they're not working. any recommendations?
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Activating: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is known to be a little activating to the mind so certainly this is a known adverse effect. You could try taking it at your earliest possible time of day. Other than that- you may also consider decreasing the dose or slowly titrating the dose- speak to your doctor about this. Good luck- I know how frustrating it can be not to sleep well!
Answered 2/27/2017
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