If you are taking bupropion and experience hostility, agitation, depression, suicidal thoughts, or changes in how you act that you don’t think are due to quitting smoking, you should stop taking the medicine and talk to your doctor right away.Some people may feel sleepy, dizzy, or have trouble concentrating. Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how bupropion may affect you.Certain commonly used medications can increase your chances of serious side effects from bupropion. Tell your prescribing healthcare provider about any other medications you may be taking.Your healthcare provider might prescribe bupropion for longer, if needed. Most people take bupropion SR for 12 weeks.It is very important that you have at least 8 hours between doses, and that you do not exceed two doses in a 24-hour period. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you forgot and continue your regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of bupropion, take it as soon as you remember, and take the missed dose for that day at least eight hours later.Do not crush, chew, or divide bupropion tablets. Bupropion can be taken with or without food.Do not take more than two tablets per day. The two doses should always be separated by at least eight hours. Try to take bupropion at the same time every day.Days 3 until the end of treatment: Take two tablets (150 mg each) per day – one in the morning and one in the evening, at least 8 hours apart.Days 1 to 3: Take 1 tablet (150 mg) each day.Most people are started on a lower dose at first to reduce the risk of certain side effects: Your doctor or other healthcare provider will give you dosing instructions.In general, most people start taking bupropion about 1-2 weeks before their quit date. Your doctor or other healthcare provider will help you decide when to start taking bupropion.Bupropion can also be prescribed for uses other than for quitting smoking.
Bupropion SR is a tablet (pill) that comes in one dosing strength: 150 mg.Take bupropion exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. You’ll need a prescription from a prescribing healthcare provider for bupropion SR (sustained release).If you think that it was done in error then please contact the mods.ĭiscussion here should never take the place of medical guidance. Less than 3 day old accounts,accounts with -15 or lower karma, accounts that post PII like e-mail, phone number or street addy, accounts that only post a link to other subreddit and nothing else, will be auto moderated. This sub is not for venting or for facebook style posts. Other treatment modalities are welcome as long as there is a clear intention towards symptom improvement, and at least a modest attempt at being scientific. From novel/alternative substances, to established medications. R/depressionregimens is a community focused on the research and discussion of treatments for depression and anxiety.
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