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Displaying 36 questions associated with Wellbutrin SR.

Can I stop taking Wellbutrin suddenly or should I taper off?

Does Wellbutrin XL/SR cause weight gain or loss?

What's the difference between Wellbutrin XL and SR?

Auvelity vs. Wellbutrin: Effectiveness for Depression?

Wellbutrin SR - Help - Anyone Taking 400 mg of Wellbutrin (buproprion) SR???

I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150 mg twice a day for a few years now. I have been tolerating that dose fine. My doctor feels I need to increase to 3 x a day for a total of 400 mg a day now due to worsening depression and anxiety. I am scared of taking this dose! I have read all the hype about... read more

Bupropion - How long to take effect?

Ive been net diagnosed as having mild depression, and was prescribed Wellbutrin SR 150 once a day (I got the generic version). It is now day 2 and I literally feel nothing. No negatives, no positives, just feel like I never took anything at all. I'm so frustrated because all I want is to feel... read more

Has anyone tried Trintellix or have an opinion on it?

I have a hard time with stomach issues when on SSRI's and SNRI's. Have had to stop meds months after being on them due to nausea, weight loss and bad side effects. I am confused about why the psych doc prescribed this, as it has a high incidence of causing nausea. Has anyone tried it and... read more

Bupropion - Which one do more people have better success with: Wellbutrin SR or Wellbutrin XL?

Just curious. I see quite a difference in the generics. I've tried many of them, believe me. I see lots of people talk about wellbutrin xl. Personally, I didn't like it. However, I did find a generic wellbutrin sr that I feel works most like the brand name.

What is difference between Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, and XL?

Are they prescribed for different medical conditions? Do the pills contain different chemicals? Which of them causes the least side effects?

When does the anxious feeling go away when I take wellbutrin sr 150mg a day?

i suffer from severe depression and anxiety !! my doctor has tried many many anti-depression meds and nothing seems to work !! he is trying me on wellbutrin sr 150 mg a day!! he said im taking the lower dose because of my anxiety!! i can not stand crying all the time so i hope this works for me!!... read more

Do you guys take Wellbutrin SR/XL on an empty stomach?

Hi Everyone & Bless u all! I take Wellbutrin 150 mg SR & my dear brother take 300 mg XL. I was wondering if you guys take it on an empty stomach or after eating a meal? I like 2 take the wellbutrin before I leave to go to work or on weekends later, as I wake up later on weekends. Do you... read more

Can I take cymbalta and Wellbutrin sr at the same time of the day (mornings)?

I am on 30mg cymbalta and 150mg wellbutrin. Feeling fine so don't need to increase the doses. Both make it hard to sleep though. I take cymbalta at 7am and Wellbutrin at noon. But I still have trouble sleeping. I want to know if I can take both at 7am at the same time? Does anybody do this? Or... read more

Which is better Wellbutrin XL or Wellbutrin SR?

I am very sensitive to medications and was wondering what worked for depression. I have major depression. I was wondering which medicine helped depression symptoms and which had less crazy side effects. Thank you

I have just started Wellbutrin and it has made me hungry all the time - what should I do?

I try not to over eat, but wow, this is something different! I've never felt this hungry in my life! what should I do, I just started and dont want to give up, but I dont want to gain weight either!

Has anybody cut a Wellbutrin SR 150 in half?

A friend's doc told her that she could cut WB SR in half. I called my pharmacy & the pharmacist said that I could (even though the bottle says not to crush or chew). Today I spoke to a diff pharmacist at the same pharmacy & he said not to split the pill. Some posts say when an SR... read more

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