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Why would my doctor only prescribe me to take 1 pill of wellbutrin (bupropion) sr 150 in the morning instead of 2?

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See below: Only your prescribing doctor knows you, and might have particular reasons prescribing certain drugs. The best idea is to contact your prescribing doctor to address any questions you have about your meds. Good luck!

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Answered 5/6/2016

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I have been prescribed wellbutrin 150mg xl however I can't find it anywhere so I got 300mg xl and doc told me to cut it in the middle... should I do that? or should I perhaps instead take it every other day?

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