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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Your doctor might increase your dosage to 300 mg once per day. This will be your maintenance dosage.* The maximum dosage of Wellbutrin XL is 450 mg per day.* This is the dosage you’ll usually take throughout the remainder of your treatment.Dosage for SADWellbutrin XL is approved to prevent SAD. The starting dosage of Wellbutrin XL is 150 mg once per day. Your doctor will usually start this treatment in autumn before symptoms begin. After 1 week, they might increase your dosage to 300 mg once per day. This will be your maintenance dosage.* The maximum dosage of Wellbutrin XL is 450 mg per day.You’ll continue taking Wellbutrin XL throughout winter.* This is the dosage you’ll usually take throughout the remainder of your treatment.Is Wellbutrin used long term?The duration of your Wellbutrin treatment will depend on the condition for which it’s prescribed.For MDD, Wellbutrin is usually used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.For SAD, you may need to take Wellbutrin only during the winter months.To find out how long you’ll need to take Wellbutrin, talk with your doctor.Dosage adjustmentsYour doctor may need to adjust your dosage of Wellbutrin if you have liver problems. Your doctor will determine a safe dosage for you considering the severity of your liver damage. For moderate to severe liver problems, doctors prescribe either:a lower daily dosethe usual daily dose, to be taken every 2 days instead of dailyYour doctor also may consider lowering the dosage for people with kidney problems or mild liver problems. If you have kidney problems or mild liver problems, talk with your doctor. They can determine the safest dosage for you.Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Wellbutrin’s dosage.Can my Wellbutrin dose be increased from 150 mg to 300 mg?Yes, that’s likely with both Wellbutrin sustained-release (SR) and extended-release (XL) tablets.Then your dosage will increase to a maintenance dosage of 300 mg per day. (This is the dosage you’ll usually take throughout the remainder of your treatment.) This schedule gives more details:* If needed for your condition, your doctor may increase your maintenance dosage. But they won’t increase it beyond the maximum daily dosage. (See the “What is Wellbutrin’s dosage?” section above for details about maximum daily dosage.)Ask your doctor if you have more questions about dosage increases during your treatment.What is the Wellbutrin dosage for weight loss?Wellbutrin is not approved for weight loss. Using it for weight loss is an off-label use of Wellbutrin. (With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than its approved uses.)If you’d like more information on weight loss options, talk with your
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