[pickle06]

Hi there - Im wondering if anyone can explain why it feels like Im starting on a new med - although Im not.
Typically I am prescribed Wellbutrin SR (which I knew was also known as Bupropion SR)
My family dr prescribed it for me this month (instead of my psych dr) and wrote it down as 'Bupropion SR' (dont 'Wellbutrin SR') - same dose/taken same time every day (twice 2x150mg in the a.m.; 1x150mg in p.m.). The pills almost look the same however when I started my new perscription last week I felt totally weird; I have almost every side effect and still feel really weird (5 days later). Nothing else has changed in my routine and no other meds have been started.
Could there actually be a difference in generic vs. brand name drug?
Maybe a bad batch? Im calling the pharmacy tomorrow to see if they have had any other complaints.

[sundown787]

Hey pickle06,
I had a reply all typed up yesterday and I was looking for the spell check and lost the whole thing! anyways in answer to your question.
You are right about there being a difference in how you feel. If you are not feeling like your old self, then I would try to get the script changed. Not all generics work for all people, and there can be a difference in the makeing of the generic drugs.Some people will not agree with that. You should be able to call your drs office and request that you be given a prescription for the Welbutrin and not the bupropion sr. if you want a real treat try the wellbutrin XL that you only take once a day! I use that and it stays throughout the day.I had a very hard time with the SR. Plus I allways try to make sure that I check the script the dr gives me, and I make sure to check at the pharmacy that it is the name brand and not generic(Bupropion).The Wellbutrin XL, if you go to the web site you can get a certificate for 10.00 off a month for a year(about). They will send it every month about the time you would run out. I am assuming you have insurance or something to that effect. I hope this helps.

Sundown787