Wellbutrin question

Hi there,

I was recently prescribed Wellbutrin.  The first prescription was generic budeprion 150mg SR, twice a day.  I took those for about a week then switched over to name brand Wellbutrin XL 150 mg just ONCE a day.  I am told that I am still getting the same dose of medication in a 24 hour period, but just can't get my head around the dosage numbers.  I see it as 150 mg every 12 hours on the generics, thus adding up to 300 mg in a 24 hour period.  With the name brand I see it as 150 mg per 24 hour period.  Am told it has to do with the way the med is released?

Can anyone help me with this?  Thanks!

[M4Y0U]

Hello there,

SR means sustained release and XL means extended release. Normally SR is intended for use twice a day and XL once a day. It is not the case for all the medications tho but it is for budeprion. Since you said you were recently prescribed this medication i guess your doctor will put you on Wellbutrin XL 300mg if needed.

Best regards,
M4