Of the two strengths of
Wellbutrin® (
bupropion hydrochloride) on the market, Wellbutrin 150 mg tablets are the strongest strength available. A healthcare provider may prescribe Wellbutrin to treat
depression (also known as major depression or clinical depression). The dose of Wellbutrin your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, such as other medications you are currently taking, your age, and other medical conditions you may have.
The recommended starting dosage for treating depression is Wellbutrin 100 mg twice daily. After three days, your healthcare provider may increase your dose to Wellbutrin 100 mg three times daily. To help avoid
seizures, each individual dose should not exceed Wellbutrin 150 mg tablets, and you should not take more than 450 mg total per day. Also, your healthcare provider should increase your dose slowly.
(Click Wellbutrin Dosage for more information on using Wellbutrin 150 mg tablets for treating depression. This article also discusses factors that may affect your dosage and offers tips on when and how to take this medication.)
