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Began wellbutr sr 150, 3days ago. feeling very wired, feeling heartrate is up &pounding but heart is around 80ish. initial dose reaction, will it fade?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Activation: on wellbutrin (bupropion) usually decreases. Try to avoid caffeine while on wellbutrin (bupropion) SR.

Answered 10/18/2014

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