Medication - What happens if you take way too much Wellbutrin accidentally?. 4x your normal dosage?

Hi Operetta,
Wildcat gave you great advice.

I’d like to add another point of view.
Your husband may not be in his usual state of mind, so I’d consult with your family if extra help is necessary.

To comment on this I would tell you to either call your doctor, the Poison Control as previously mentioned or your local ER NOW. That being said, you NEED to call your doc as soon as the office opens. Very Important!
You need to get specific instructions because it may not be good to go back to your regular schedule or taper it back down.

If he has kidney or liver disease (especially Cirrhosis) it becomes even more complicated because Wellbutrin is excreted from the body in those two ways. If the organs are not in the best condition, meds won’t leave the body as they should. Therefore, the drug levels will be higher than WildCat so kindly explained.

I looked Wellbutrin up on this site to review. It sounds like seizures, even with no history, is the most worrisome.
It also states...
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of Wellbutrin SR can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include muscle stiffness, hallucinations, fast or uneven heartbeat, shallow breathing, or fainting.

I’m not trying to worry you but need to impress the importance of calling your doc .
I know you love your husband, you need to wear the “pants” until this is resolved. Assume he is not himself and thinking is distorted. He may not know he’s not thinking clearly. If he talks about suicide, call 911. Be proactive and involve your family or neighbors. It’s hard to make decisions with loved ones when it’s all on you.

Sorry for my wordiness. Lol...
Best wishes
:-)

Hi, operetta!
Wellbutrin has a long half life of about 20-25 hours which means that 20-25 hours after the last dose 50% of the drug will still be in his system. After another 20-25 hours 25% will remain, etc. At that rate it could take as long as 4-6 days for the drug to completely clear his system (assuming he's not taken any more of the medication).
Based on his symptoms he should have emergency care but if he absolutely refuses then at least call the Poison Help line @ 1-800-222-1222 for professional advice. You could also call his regular doctor and speak to her/him or the doctor who's covering any emergencies.
Best regards and I hope your husband is feeling better quickly.