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How To Withdraw From Bupropion HCL?
Can I just stop taking bupropionHCL XL 300 or is there a slow way that is preferred. Such a one every other day? I m having fast heartbeat and swollen throat but can breath just fine. I don t have an appointment with my psychiatrist until March 20. Prescribed with Prozac 60 mil 3 years ago for MDD. I m feeling very well mentally right now.
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hi,
bupropion should be slowly withdrawn. Generally, we ask patients to reduce the dose like 150 mg then half tablet and then stop it.
This may need a few weeks. Anywhere down the track where you feel unwell increase the dose back and then go down more slowly.
However, do not stop the medicine until you ask your psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
bupropion should be slowly withdrawn. Generally, we ask patients to reduce the dose like 150 mg then half tablet and then stop it.
This may need a few weeks. Anywhere down the track where you feel unwell increase the dose back and then go down more slowly.
However, do not stop the medicine until you ask your psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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