Posted by PsychoSage on March 7, 2004, at 20:17:45
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin XL vs. regular » CareBear04, posted by Thereishope on March 7, 2004, at 19:44:37
> Carebear I was just about to start a post about Wellbutrin SR working better than the XL...but I'll just piggy back off your post :)
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> I'm on day 4 of the SR and despite the side effects that I'm experiencing I'm finding more appetite suppressant, being to have clarity of mind, beginning to have that feeling of well being, more motivation to do somethings that I haven't done in months, just to list a few pluses for the SR. The XL kept me spacey, I'm still spacey, but I can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
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> My pdoc only prescribed the 200mg. of the SR once a day. Right now I'm taking it first thing in the morning with my breakfast. I'm thinking about taking it at night because it makes me sleepy.
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> I have poor sinuses so I really can not comment about the smell.
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> > Hi, has anyone noticed a difference between Wellbutrin XL and the older versions? While I really like taking the XL only once a day, I find that it doesn't work as well for me. In particular, it doesn't have the same appetite-suppressing effect that the older versions had on me. I'm up to 450 mg now, and I'm back to the regular stuff-- 2 pills 3 x a day. It's a big pain to remember to take them, especially after the once a day pill. I thought about going back to the SR version, but the pills smell funny, like sulfur. Anyone have any suggestions?
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How does this make you sleepy?I thought the smell was because the pill expired or was exposed to too much heat. Perhaps it is the cellulose coating. I am not sure, but I threw out a bunch of pills that I could have used when I went back on the WB last year.
I like the XL, and I can't wait to get back on it next month. I had some insurance wobbles, so I had XL for a couple months then I could only get SR, but next month I believe I can get XL again. I hate timing the dose for wellbutrin SR, and I often takethe second dose right before bed which I was told would disrupt my sleep, but it never has. I might be missing on some activation though I suppose.
I have nver had original form Wellbutrin. Is it more stimulating? at its peak? Does it make you irritable?
I wonder what the difference between 150 SR and 150 XL is.
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