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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Doctor.Is Wellbutrin used for anxiety? If so, what is the dosage?Wellbutrin is not approved to treat anxiety. Using it for anxiety is an off-label use of Wellbutrin. (With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than its approved uses.)But certain other antidepressants are approved to treat generalized anxiety disorder. These include escitalopram (Lexapro) and paroxetine (Paxil).If you’d like more information on anxiety treatment options, talk with your doctor.Can my doctor prescribe a 600-mg dose of Wellbutrin?No, your doctor can’t prescribe a 600-mg dose of Wellbutrin. This dose is above the maximum recommended dose of Wellbutrin.The maximum dosage of Wellbutrin SR is 400 mg per day. And the maximum dosage of Wellbutrin XL is 450 mg per day. Taking a dose higher than the recommended maximum can cause serious side effects. These could include seizures.Ask your doctor if you have questions about your dosage of Wellbutrin for your condition.The dosage of Wellbutrin you’re prescribed may depend on several factors. These include:the type and severity of the condition you’re using the drug to treatthe form of Wellbutrin you’re usingother conditions you may have (see “Dosage adjustments” in the “What is Wellbutrin’s dosage?” section just above)You’ll take Wellbutrin SR or XL once per day to start. After your starting dose, your doctor may increase your dose of Wellbutrin SR, which you’ll take twice per day. You should take these doses at least 8 hours apart.Your dose of Wellbutrin XL also may increase, but you’ll continue to take it once per day.You can take Wellbutrin SR or XL with food or without it.You should swallow Wellbutrin SR or XL tablets whole. Do not crush, cut, or chew them. If you do, you’ll receive the medication too quickly. That can result in serious side effects such as seizures.If you have trouble swallowing tablets, see this article for tips on how to take this form of medication.For information on the expiration, storage, and disposal of Wellbutrin, see this article.Accessible drug containers and labelsSome pharmacies provide medication labels that:have large print or use braillefeature a code you can scan with a smartphone to change the text to audioAsk whether your current pharmacy offers these accessibility features. If not, your doctor or pharmacist may be able to recommend pharmacies that do.If you have trouble opening medication bottles, let your pharmacist know. They may be able to supply Wellbutrin in an easy-open container. They may also have tips to help make it simpler to open the drug’s container.If you miss a dose of Wellbutrin, take it as soon as you remember. But if it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. And then take your next dose at the scheduled time. Be
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