The SR form of bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets comes in three strengths: 100 milligrams (mg), 150 mg, and 200 mg
Most patients without worsening symptoms can receive outpatient treatment, especially with family support
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Participants were commenced on escitalopram 10 mg/day, with bupropion SR 150 mg/day added at week 1; they were eligible for an increase in either medication by week 4 (and for bupropion also at weeks 6–10) if they failed to show any, or suboptimal, improvement; mean doses by the trial end were 18 and 329 mg/day, respectively
Then, your provider will raise your dose to 150 mg by mouth twice daily
3 All antidepressants can cause anxiety, and they do in about 1 in 10 depressed patients
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Dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, trouble sleeping Bupropion is available as immediate and sustained release tablets of 75, 100, 150, 200 and 300 mg in several generic forms and under the brand name of Welbutrin
And starting at a lower dose and increasing it slowly helps lower the risk
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The typical starting dosage of Wellbutrin XL for depression is 150 mg once per day
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The recommended starting dose is 200 mg/day, given as 100 mg twice daily
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It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa
Dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, trouble sleeping