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A member asked:

150 mg wellbutrin (bupropion) isnt helping anymore. ive been more depressed lately and hopeless. would a dosage increase help? or do i need to try ssris ?

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Increase first: Dosage range is 150 to450--if it worked in the past I'd try a higher dose first

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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