I am taking 75 mg of bupropion every other day. Can I cut the pill if half and take 1/2 in morning and 1/2 at night?
Bupropion - Weaning off bupropion SR 75 mg?
Question posted by J1998 on 26 Aug 2023
Last updated on 26 August 2023
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masso
26 Aug 2023
You can not split, chew or crush a pill that is SR (sustained release), it must be swallowed whole. SR pills release an even amount of the medication for a determined period of time into your bloodstream so the effect of the medication is sustained in your organism making this a long acting medication.
The reason is that if you split, chew or crush an SR pill formulation, too much of the medication is released at once causing a fast intake of a high dose by your organism making it dangerous for you.
As Wildcat says, do double check with your Pharmacist/Chemist.
J1998
26 Aug 2023
Thank you for your response. The 75 bupropion is not Sustained Release. It’s IR immediate release. Does that make a difference?
masso
26 Aug 2023
Yes, IR formulations can be split, I referred to Sustained Release (SR) as your post mentions "Bupropion SR 75mg." and you are welcome.
WildcatVet
26 Aug 2023
Some tablets can be split but it's not recommended for others. Your pharmacist can tell you which yours is.
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