This article will provide an in-depth comparison of Wellbutrin SR, XL, and bupropion vs
Bupropion is sold under different brand names
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Key takeaways: Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR both have the same active ingredient, but Wellbutrin XL is released in your body slower than Wellbutrin SR
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): The typical starting dose is 174 mg by mouth once daily
Bupropion (Wellbutrin [discontinued], Aplenzin, and generic bupropion) may be used to relieve the symptoms of depression in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Bupropion is used to treat depression and to prevent depression in patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is sometimes called winter depression
Sertraline pharmacotherapy has been demonstrated to be an effective and well-tolerated therapy for out patients with SAD
61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect
Another 3 placebo-controlled trials investigated bupropion XL for the prevention of a relapse into seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (treatment duration: 12 to 29 weeks)
Usual Adult Bupropion Dose for Seasonal Affective Disorder: Extended-release tablets: Bupropion hydrobromide 174 mg oral tablet is equivalent to bupropion hydrochloride 150 mg
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