Wellbutrin SR
Wellbutrin SR is bupropion 150mg in sustained-release tablets for depression and smoking cessation, supplied in packs of 30 to 360 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 30 tablets | $54.00 | $1.80 |
| 150mg | 60 tablets | $91.80 | $1.53 |
| 150mg | 90 tablets | $124.20 | $1.38 |
| 150mg | 120 tablets | $152.40 | $1.27 |
| 150mg | 180 tablets | $208.80 | $1.16 |
| 150mg | 360 tablets | $403.20 | $1.12 |
- Category
- Addiction Recovery · Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Bupropion
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Extended-release tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Depression · Smoking cessation
- Therapeutic Class
- NDRI Antidepressant
- Pharmacological Class
- Aminoketones
- Minor Side Effects
- Dry mouth, Insomnia
- Moderate Side Effects
- Tremor, Anxiety
- Dosage Forms
- Extended-release tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 2–3 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, Alcohol
- Age Restrictions
- Not for children.
What you will receive
Wellbutrin SR is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Wellbutrin SR.
- The same active ingredient (Bupropion) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Wellbutrin SR come in?
Wellbutrin SR tablets come in 150mg, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. The pack contains generic bupropion, not the original Wellbutrin SR. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
What if my Wellbutrin SR parcel goes missing?
If a Wellbutrin SR parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free, or refunded if that is not possible. Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours if not yet dispatched. Support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese by live chat.
Does Wellbutrin SR have other names?
Wellbutrin SR and Zyban are brand names of bupropion. Here, bupropion can be bought online as generic Wellbutrin SR, and also as Bupron SR, generic Zyban and bupropion tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
What does the SR in Wellbutrin SR mean?
It means sustained release: the tablet dissolves slowly rather than releasing all the bupropion at once. That slower release is why Wellbutrin SR is taken twice a day, with at least eight hours between doses, instead of in three smaller doses through the day.
How long does Wellbutrin SR take to work?
Some people notice a change in the first week or two, but the full effect on mood usually builds over several weeks of steady dosing. Sleep and appetite often shift before mood does, so it is worth giving the tablet that time.
Can I drink alcohol with Wellbutrin SR?
Keep it light. Heavy drinking is one of the things that makes a seizure more likely while you are taking bupropion, so it is best to keep alcohol low while you are on the tablet.
Is Wellbutrin SR the same as Zyban?
Both are bupropion 150mg sustained-release tablets, so the medicine is identical. Zyban is the name used when it is sold for stopping smoking, while Wellbutrin SR is sold for depression as well. Bupron SR is a third 150mg version.
Does Wellbutrin SR cause weight loss?
Appetite often drops in the first weeks, and some people lose a little weight as a result. It is a side effect rather than something to rely on, it does not happen to everyone, and eating properly matters while your mood is settling.
About Wellbutrin SR
A 150mg sustained-release bupropion tablet
Wellbutrin SR is bupropion, an antidepressant that works on dopamine and noradrenaline rather than serotonin. That difference is why some people who have not got on with SSRIs try it. The tablet is used to treat depression and to help people stop smoking. SR means sustained release: each 150mg tablet lets the drug in gradually, so it is taken twice a day instead of three times.
Taking it through the day
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Chewing or crushing it lets the drug in too quickly and makes a seizure more likely, which is the main serious risk with bupropion. Leave at least eight hours between doses; morning and late afternoon suits most people, while a dose close to bedtime tends to keep you awake. If one is missed, wait for the next scheduled dose rather than taking two together. Mood lifts over the first few weeks rather than overnight. Keep the strips somewhere dry, out of the sun.
Using it to stop smoking
Bupropion is one of the non-nicotine treatments for stopping smoking. Treatment usually starts a week or two before the quit date, so the level has built up by the time cigarettes are dropped. The aim is to take the edge off cravings and the urge to smoke through the first weeks, which is when most people slip back.
Side effects and the seizure risk
Dry mouth, headache, trouble sleeping, nausea and dizziness are common early on and often settle. Seizures are rare but more likely at higher doses, after heavy drinking, or when bupropion is combined with other medicines that lower the seizure threshold. A rash with swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing, needs urgent treatment. Bupropion is not used by people who have had a seizure, or who have an eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia, and it is not taken together with an MAO inhibitor antidepressant.
The other bupropion listings
Wellbutrin SR comes only as 150mg sustained-release tablets. The same ingredient is sold as Bupron SR, another 150mg sustained-release tablet, and as Zyban, sold for stopping smoking. The plain Wellbutrin listing covers 150mg and 300mg tablets. Bupropion covers the ingredient itself.
Sources
- Bupropion: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS — NHS