Which tablets should never be crushed? Medically reviewed by Sally Chao, MD
However, many similar drugs (immediate-release tablets) can be crushed, cut
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Bupropion is taken by mouth to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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Bupropion hydrochloride tablets are an aminoketone antidepressant, indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
Time-release, delayed-release and extended-release medication, often indicated by an “XR” next to the name, should never be crushed or broken
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WELLBUTRIN may be taken with or without food
change in sense of taste
Before 2000, the drug was referred to as amfebutamone
Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in Swallow the tablet whole
This is normal and is nothing to worry about
Wellbutrin is available as a tablet that you can take with or without food
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If you're taking multiple doses throughout the day, separate the doses by at least 6-8 hours (depending on which form
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If this happens you may be more likely to get side effects including seizures
Brain zaps: Sensations that feel like shocks to the head, also described as brain shakes or shivers
Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects