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A member asked:

If i stop taking bupropion (wellbutrin) xl for a few days and then start again, will its effectiveness increase? it has stopped being effective for me

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It could.: Sometimes it helps. However, it may not. Please check with your Dr. If you are not seeing a psychiatrist , this is the time to do it.

Answered 12/21/2014

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