What is the difference between bupropion hcl and bupropion extended release SR?

What you have been taking is just the plain Wellbutrin and all the hydrochloride is just a part of the binder like a salt but not a salt you would have to worry about.I have to admit I have made this error myself and I made very few errors when I was still working I think this is the most common one of all medications in the darn pharmacy they make it so complicated and the bottles all look alike.This is not an Error that would hurt you in any way but once you start to take one type you stick with it So if possible please just be nice and have them give you the ones you're used to.Also, make sure the doctor did not change it lots of prescriptions are written to start with this and then change to the Sr when we call it in for a refill but you should have been told. You're doing the right thing always check you medications if anything changes and they have not told you then don't take it until you call the pharmacy.AS masso pointed out your taking or were taking the regular Bupropion 100mg HCl. or Wellbutrin brand name. You're right SR IS KNOWN AS SUSTAINED RELEASE OR EXTENDED RELEASE
AND IS MADE TO LAST 12 HOURS IN YOUR SYSTEM, Then to make it more confusing for us there is the XL and this is a 24 hour one a day tablet. Many people get by fine with the standard one you use but it really is not used as much as the SR, OR THE XL and another problem are a lot of insurance companies won't pay for the SR because it was marketed for stop smoking so there are tricks we have to do to get it covered for you. But any way you look at it you should have been told at the pharmacy if there is a color change,a shape change or the type of change in any way. I always told my customers unless I put a tag that said color shape sticker on your bottle always call and double check before you just assume it's correct. You are a very smart person to question this. so the bottom line is take your last of the regular one until you call or go into the pharmacy with your bottle and talk with the Pharmacist and ask if this was changed. Then like I do myself many times I open my bottle right there and make sure they look alike you almost can get these in any color when generic companies are involved. Also, this is always a good reason to order your prescription about 5 days early each month just in case there are any problems. You can never be too safe when it comes to medications and like I already admitted I have done this so many times it makes me sick no matter what there is no excuse but this drug is so confusing to the Pharmacist,the doctor, and the patient. Good catch.like I said it would do no harm but when you used to take the whole 100mg at once the one that last 12 hours may not do it for you or might even be better.It stays in your system for a full 12 hours.at a steady blood level. Please bookmark us here so if you ever have a problem there are a lot of great people here to help. And we try not to take to long to get back to you. I hang around here and I have been to a lot of drug sites but this is the best. so please there is never a stupid question the only stupid question is the one that is not asked. lol have a great Sunday and if myself or masso can explain anything better just ask.I think this should do it by the way I also looked them up to make sure. But again if your going to be on these for awhile it's good to order 5 to 7 days early you never know if they may need to order them or if you're on Insurance most let you fill your prescriptions a few days early and if you check to see if it's ready you can keep a few ahead each month so you have some extra if you go away for a few days etc. have a good one Chuck1957 ********sorry MASSO I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HEAR FROM YOU TO SEE HOW YOUR DOING I CAN'T GET IM SO CAN YOU GET ME A MESSAGE.HECK CHUCKWISE49@GMAIL.COM PLEASE I HAVE BEEN WORRIED ABOUT YOU. CHUCK. LATER ALL.