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Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
Make sure the doctor knows if you have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
Initial dose: 150 mg orally once a day for 3 days, increased to 150 mg orally twice a day 2
Take as directed Important considerations Alternatives Bupropion is used to treat depression and prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• 100 mg – blue, round, biconvex, film-coated, extended-release (SR) tablets debossed with “S” on one side and “522” on the other
Wellbutrin XL should be administ ered in the morning and may be taken with or without food
Bupropion hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug belonging to the aminoketone class first introduced in 1985
The usual adult target dose for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) is 300 mg/day, given once daily in the morning
Initially 150 mg daily for 6 days, then 150 mg twice daily (max
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day; maximum single dose should not exceed 200 mg
Consult your pharmacist or physician
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, Wellbutrin SR): Initially, administer orally once daily in the morning, then increase to twice daily, in the morning and evening
After 7 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to the target dose of 300 mg once daily in the morning
Myth #2: Bupropion can cause anxiety
Bupropion Pregnancy Warnings
Comments: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (SR) tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed, divided, or chewed
If the 150-mg initial dose is adequately tolerated, an increase to the 300 Bupropion is an aminoketone antidepressant that is widely used in therapy of depression and smoking cessation
If the 150-mg initial dose is adequately tolerated, an increase to the 300-mg Dosage for seasonal affective disorder
Brand names of bupropion include Aplenzin®, Forfivo®, and Wellbutrin®
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