Generic Bupropion Hcl Xl
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My Dr. took me off the Wellbutrin because it was making me sick. I have been taking the Generic kind. I just got a new refill, Generic Bupropion but they look just like the Wellbutrin & my stomach pain has come back. I need help. What do the Generic Bupropion look like?

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My pharmacy gave me a bottle of Bupropion HCL 150, however, when looking at this site I noted that it said it was a peach color with the No.186 on the pill. Now the pill I got is a small round tablet, the color is white and the imprint on the pill is "A 101". Is this the same pill? I am using it for depression.

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You can have problems with name brand and not generic. This happened to me with a different medication

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Tina - sounds like your Dr. was starting you on the lowest dosage (150 once a day) to manage your tolerance to it before tapering it up slowly. But it must be SR, they wouldn't have you take an extended release (XL) twice a day.... I don't believe, but I'm not a Dr. either... just my guess. I know that the highest dosage is supposed to be 450mg so that would make sense for your refill to be increased to150 mgs for three x a day - but now that there is XL you might prefer the 300XL - I've been on it before and there is definitely has a period of adjustment to it when initially starting, I'm jittery (like I've had WAY too much coffee on an empty stomach) and possibly can't fall asleep (but hey, a sleeping pill fixes that problem, right?) for about a week, 5 days or so. I know to expect it now and make sure to eat something and avoid too much caffeine, so it's tolerable. Just knowing it's going to happen helps the anxiety of it because the first time it happened I was a little freaked out too. But once I get past that adjustment period it's smooth sailing. Definitely feel more energetic, but at the same time, also more calm... if that makes sense!? The only down side was the palpitations. I absolutely lost weight, not to the point of anorexia, but a pretty healthy amount (about 15 lbs over a 6 month period) The first time I was on it was after my baby so the timing couldn't have been more perfect for that to happen. Then that plateaus. That's been my experience anyway. Hope it helps. : )

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was on buproprin IR Dr switched me to the Xl 6 days ago I have felt terrible very tired depressed & angry My ins wont pay for another pres of this medicine for 30 days can I cut Xl in half take 2 times day

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I started taking wellbutrin (generic) by PAR and have a rash on my back an shoulders that will not respond to any topical treatments so far. The itching is driving me crazy. A few years ago I was taking the Sandoz brand with no side affects at all! Going to ask my doctor to make a change to see it this helps.

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I just got a call from Direct Success yesterday. The manufacturer discontinued the cash program. So I am forced to go back to a generic. I guess I will go with the one of the three that gave me the least side effects which was Actavis.

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I researched all day b/c i had the same problem with the brand name being too expensive.

I came across "Direct Success". I googled wellbutrin direct success and they have a program where you pay $50 for a month supply, which is a whole lot better than 580.00.

Their phone number is 1-800-520-3185.

Hope this helps

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I have been taking Wellbutrin 300xl brand, but the price has gone up to $580.00 a month. I thought I would try the generic Wellbutrin by Par. I tried generic Wellbutrin before and it didn't help, there was a big investigation and found they were not the same. Has anyone tried the Wellbutrin by par.
I appreciate your help.

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Yes, it can cause itching on your scalp. I know this from personal experience. I have taken the generic bupropion on and off for the last several years. The first time, the manufacturer was mylan. I had itchy scalp, cystic acne all over my face, and eventually noticed hair loss. I quit taking it for a long time, but the depression was bothering me so much that I needed another medication. I tried a ton of antidepressants that only made me feel worse (and other anti depressants also caused itchy scalp and hair loss too, such as the old tricyclic Imipramine (tofranil) and when I have pristiq a try, I believe my scalp itched as well and I felt worse, so I only took that for a week or two. Long story short, I ended up asking for wellbutrin again. This time I got the Sandoz generic. I have been taking it for a couple of months or so, 75mg immediate release tablets twice a day. In the past month, I have developed painful and embarrassing cystic acne all over my chin (no other part of my face, just my chin), have really not seen much difference in my depression. I never got any motivation like I did when I took it several years ago and to be honest I feel upset and agitated most of the time. Recently, my scalp began to itch again. It's usually the top of my head or the back of my head and I have noticed that if I scratch my head, sometimes a piece of hair comes off onto my finger, looking like it came out straight from the root, not just broken off. I had a haircut recently, so there is alot of hair on my pillowcase, but I keep wondering if my hair is falling out more too. The best way to tell is to brush my hair after showering and see how much hair comes out on the brush. I just wanted to let you know that yes, this can definitely give you an itchy scalp, and I never had any luck with the anti dandruff shampoos except with the medicated Selsun blue (with the red cap) and also another thing that helped was scrubbing my scalp with the Neutrogena body scrub for acne (it's an orange scrub with salicylic acid in it.) If I leave hair products in my hair for too long, it starts itching, so the best way that I managed the itching was to wash my hair everyday and scrub with the Neutrogena stuff. I have a doctor appointment this coming Thursday and to be honest I may not stick with the wellbutrin because even though it doesn't cause weight gain or libido problems, I don't think it's really helping my depression enough this time around for me to have to put up with the acne and the scalp/hair issues. The only way it will stop is to stop the medication and it should only take a few weeks to start noticing that the side effects are subsiding as the medication gets out of your system. Hope this helps!

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I am on the generic Wellrutrin . I started nearly a month ago. Unlike constipation , I am experiencing Diarrhea daily. I eat before I take it. Also although I know this is gross but I have noticed that my pills are coming out nearly whole. What's this all about?

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When I began taking a generic bupropion, intense itching began on my scalp and neck next to the hairline. I also developed a patch of rash on my lower back and under my breasts. The rash has improved but the intense itching on my scalp has not only continued for 3 weeks it is worse. Prescription shampoos from the dermatologist have not helped. Bupropion is the only change I've made so I'm wondering if it is what is causing this scalp itching. It is tormenting me. When I called the psychiatrist's office, he said I would have a rash all over if this was from the medication so they do not think it is. Has anyone else had this localized reaction on this scalp?

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I chew mine and everyone says not to do that, but I've been on it for a year and the worst that had happen is I get hot and sweaty out of no where sometimes but no issues other then that so I would think its okay. Call your pharmacy and ask.

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Please let me know what your doctor said about the rash between the legs, as I am experiencing the same thing. I've been on Buproprion SL (200 mg/day) for a month and have had a bad inner thigh/groin rash for a week now. Did you have to quit taking Wellbutrin? Did the rash clear up?

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I just want to know can i cut BupropionHCL 75MG in half because the pharmacy told me to, but everything i'm reading tells me not to so I'm not sure

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Should I be good to go out in sunlight with bupropion in my system?

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This medication does dehydrate you as you tend to urinate quite a bit. I think you need to up your water intake. Don't consume alcohol, and don't consume coffee as you will add to the dehydration. Also a little extra fiber goes a lot way- Raisin Bran in the morning and high fiber veggie soups for lunch a few days a week really help.

I've been on the generic 150XL (manufactured by Watson)for 3 months after trying prozac, paxil, xanax, etc. The worse side effect is how speedy I feel on the medication and the mild insomnia it causes. Luckily it went away after about a month. This stuff is way different from most anti-depressants- nearly ALL which make you fat, lazy, and lethargic after long term use. Sure you are not depressed but than again there are NO highs or LOWS in your life which is no way to live.

Welbutrin XL has worked better in the last few months than years. I'm less depressed and have lost 15 lbs. I've started walking the treadmill at the gym and definately have loads more energy. I'm increasing my dosage to 300mg however as the effect of the med has diminished a bit. Most doctors will try 150mg and if after a month or so- up it to 300mg. I'll let you know how it goes...

Stick with this, drink 1/2 gallon of water a day, and vary your diet a bit and I think you'll be fine...BEST OF LUCK !!!

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Yes I too am expericing the same thing of rash irritation between my legs and creases in my back area. I thought the same thing that this rash came for a heat rash, but later found that this medication can cause rash irritation. Although I have experience the heavy sweating, and mood swings the longer I take the medication the sweating and mood swings has gone away. I still have the rash irritation and I have called my doctor, so I am going to see her today.

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I started taking Bupropion HCL XL 150MG once a day on Jun 28 2013. The side effect that is given me the most problem is constipation. Wondering once the drug gets in my system will this subside? I'm taking the drug to help me stop smoking. I am experiencing headaches, nausea and sleeplessness, but again I'm hoping this what's subside. But my misery right now is constipation.

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The same thing is happening to me. I have been taking Bupropion for 3 years and just recently a rash when I am working out. It starts off by itching a bit around the back of my neck and if I continue to work out it spreads from my neck to my entire chest and back. When I stop working out it itches, burns and hurts. I tried to take a cold shower to get the burning to stop but that does not seem to work.

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OMG...so sorry for your loss. I pray it was not the meds. Please keep us updated, if you don't mind, on what the coroner finds out about her COD.

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