I'm confused about these different formulations of Wellbutrin. Several years ago, Wellburin SR/150mg was prescribed for me; and I bought it (through my insurance) at the price of a generic ($5 copay). Now a friend of mine has a script for SR -- and it seems that there is no generic product available. Anybody know the answer here; as well as the difference between SR and XL
Thank you very much in advance!
2006-08-08 04:30:29 · 4 answers · asked by Masdadacar 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ragarding a coupe of the given answes so far: (and thank you!!!!!!)...but"
SR does not stand for "Standard Release" - it stands for either Sustained or Slow Release" I do know that much
Is there a "real" functional difference between Smith Glaxo Klein's eXended Release Wellbutrin and the generic Sustained Release Buproprion....BTW-- I know the difference between generic and name-brand drugs; I am trying to determine is XR (name brand) and SR (generic) are really functionally different. But, with all due respect, the Answer stating that SR means "Standard Release" -- I believe is incorrect. SR means "Sustained Release to my knowlege." But thank you very much Freelancenut!!!!!!!!!!!!........!!!!!
2006-08-08 12:54:35 · update #1
Sustained vs. extended release. Wellbutrin SR lasts for a shorter time. You have to take it twice a day. Wellbutrin XL slowly releases medication throughout the day, so you only have to take it once a day.
There is a generic for Wellbutrin SR but not XL.
2006-08-08 05:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin Sr Generic
2016-11-14 08:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by woodrome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SR stands flow slow release which means that the medication is slowly released into your body throughout the day eventually maintaining a constant level in yor bloodstream.The term generic means same drug just sold and made by a different company than the people who actually first invented the medication.Hope this helps some.
2006-08-08 05:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by angelle_76 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wellbutrin SR is the standard-release form, and XL is the one you only have to take once a day.
Look at your friend's script again. There is a generic form, but it goes by the generic name "bupoprion". See if the script allows substitution--probably under the doctor's signature.
If it doesn't, they will have to call their doctor to get it changed.
2006-08-08 05:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by freelancenut 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
welbutrin sr is the standard release form and the xl is the timed release
2006-08-08 04:39:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋