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How To Withdraw From Wellbutrin?

I take Dilantin for seizures xyzal and allegra for allergies. I started taking Wellbutrin for depression and am trying to stop taking the Wellbutrin but started having withdrawal symptoms when I stopped the Wellbutrin. What is the safest way to stop taking Wellbutrin?
Mon, 28 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Wellbutrin is Bupropion and should be preferably avoided in patients with seizures or who are on anti-epileptic drugs. The drug is not associated with withdrawal symptoms in most cases so there is no need to get worried for that.

You can start taking half dose for next week and then reduce the dose further for next week and then the drug can be stopped abruptly. This will not cause withdrawal symptoms.

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How To Withdraw From Wellbutrin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Wellbutrin is Bupropion and should be preferably avoided in patients with seizures or who are on anti-epileptic drugs. The drug is not associated with withdrawal symptoms in most cases so there is no need to get worried for that. You can start taking half dose for next week and then reduce the dose further for next week and then the drug can be stopped abruptly. This will not cause withdrawal symptoms. Thanks