A 33-year-old member asked:
what is the difference between wellbutrin (bupropion) xl and sr?
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Dr. Mary Ann Ty answered
41 years experience Psychiatry
Half life: Wellbutrin (bupropion) sr is an older formulation and is usually taken 2 x daily while wellbutrin (bupropion) XL lasts longer in your system and it is usually dosed once daily.
Answered on Mar 28, 2017
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
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Wellbutrin (bupropion): Sr is slow-release & lasts longer than the ir immediate-release, which is hardly used these days. There is also the xl form which is longer-acting ext ... Read More
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Wellbutrin (bupropion): Sr is slow-release & is usually given twice a day, one in morning & one around noon.
Xl is extended-release & is given once daily in A.M.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Might not feel it.: You may not feel any difference. If you were on wellbutrin (bupropion) xl (extended release) 300mg one tablet per day - it is a once a day medication ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Howard Fertel answered
32 years experience Emergency Medicine
More time: Give it more time. It takes up to two to three weeks.
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