Wellbutrine SR: General Information

The genetic name of this medicine is Wellbutrin and its brand names are Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrine SR, Wellbutrine. Wellbutrine SR is usually prescribed by doctors to relieve the symptoms of major depression. Among the symptoms we can distinguish such as bad or depressed mood lasting for more then 2 weeks, rejection of sleep or food, feeling of distraction and permanent dissatisfaction, sometimes even suicidal thoughts or behavior. Wellbutrine works by altering levels of the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine.

You should take Wellbutrine exactly the way it was prescribed to you. The most commonly the medicine is advised to be taken 3 times a day. The dosage is the same and there are should be at least 6 hours between the doses. According to the chemical specification of the pills you are to take Wellbutrin SR, the sustained-release form, in 2 doses, at least 8 hours apart. Wellbutrin XL extended-release pills should be taken once a day in the morning. When taking the medicine be sure you do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release the pill. You should swallow the whole pill whole at once.

Women should be especially careful with taking Wellbutrine if they are pregnant or want to plan having a baby. In such a case you should contact your doctor immediately. It is evident that medication is absorbed by blood and can get into breast milk as well causing some sever complications to you new born baby.

Wellbutrine SR is recommended to be kept at room temperature away from moisture and heat.