Wellbutrin SR

Synonyms / Brand Names: Wellbatrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Bupropion Hcl, Amfebutamone

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

The usual adult target dose for WELLBUTRIN SR Tablets is 300 mg/day, given as 150 mg twice daily. Dosing with WELLBUTRIN SR Tablets should begin at 150 mg/day given as a single daily dose in the morning. If the 150-mg initial dose is adequately tolerated, an increase to the 300-mg/day target dose, given as 150 mg twice daily, may be made as early as day 4 of dosing. There should be an interval of at least 8 hours between successive doses

For more information on Dosing please refer to Instructions for Administration

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