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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Still absorbed the correct amount of the drug.* For more about side effects, see the “Bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablet side effects” section above.The “ER” in bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets stands for extended release, meaning that the drug is released slowly in the body. ER oral tablets include two forms of the drug. One form is sustained release (SR), which is generally taken twice daily. The other form is extended release (XL), and it’s taken once daily.The SR form of bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets is approved to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.*The XL form of bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets is approved in adults to treat MDD and help prevent episodes of depression in seasonal affective disorder (SAD).MDD and SAD are types of depression. The exact cause of depression is unknown. But experts agree that the condition is partly caused by unbalanced activity of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which play a role in mood, behavior, and feelings of pleasure. Antidepressant drugs work by balancing these brain chemicals.Both the SR and XL forms of bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets are antidepressants that contain the active drug bupropion hydrochloride. Bupropion hydrochloride increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, which may correct an imbalance in the brain. However, it’s not known exactly how this occurs.* Doctors may prescribe the SR form off-label for SAD. Off-label drug use means using a drug for a purpose other than what it’s been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To learn more, talk with your doctor. How long does it take to work?Once you’re taking a maintenance dose of the SR or XL form of bupropion hydrochloride ER oral tablets, it may take several weeks until your MDD or SAD symptoms
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