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How to wean off wellbutrin (bupropion) 400?

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See below: In order to do that safely, you might want to discuss this with your prescribing provider.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Fox.: Please taper off under medical supervision. I usually taper a person by 50mg every 4 to 5 days or so, But many doctors do a much faster taper.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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