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A member asked:

Can you half wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill safely?

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Well......: Officially you should not, however the mechanism with which wellbutrin (bupropion) sr provides sustained release would be maintained if it is halved without crushing. This is not the case with wellbutrin (bupropion) xl, it can not be divided.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Lincoln Bickford answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Breaking the pill will disrupt the time-release mechanism.

Dr Shaw and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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Is it okay if i take a dosage of wellbutrin (bupropion) before the 12 hour time period? I take a 150 mg pill every 12 hours but i won't be able to take the pill at the next 12-hour mark because i'm attending a work function.

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