Can U cut Welbutrin in half? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

beginning2c · 03-05-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the post to "Whew I feel better" bushleaguer

I was wondering if anyone has cut a welbutrin 150 in half and just taken half the pill instead of the whole thing? If so, what did it do for you?

justangie · 03-05-2006, 07:18 PM

You could get a pill cutter and cut the wellbutrin in half, however its not advisable to decrease or increase any dosages without doctor approval.

Angie

virgovixen · 03-06-2006, 01:49 PM

I took wellbutrin to stop smoking and found that the whole pill was to strong for me. I cut them in half and found it decreased the side effects considerably.

bushleaguer · 03-07-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by beginning2c

Thanks for the post to "Whew I feel better" bushleaguer

I was wondering if anyone has cut a welbutrin 150 in half and just taken half the pill instead of the whole thing? If so, what did it do for you?

You're welcome.

I'm assuming you are talking about the XL version, which is extended release. I've never split one in half, but I do know that you will lose the "extended release" property of the medication. I don't think anything "bad" can happen, but I would discuss it with your doctor first.

***Morning Glory*** · 03-07-2006, 05:31 PM

Extended release medication must be swallowed whole.

Talk to the doctor or pharmacist first.

Lively · 03-24-2006, 04:29 PM

I'm on Wellbutrin XL and the pamphlet that comes with the rx says SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush or chew before swallowing.

yeahme · 04-06-2006, 01:15 PM

I take WB and I wanted to cut it in half also, but the pharmacist told me it wasn't as effective if you cut it. Not to mention it doesn't dissolve like it's suppose to and can cause damage to your throat and stomach. They have 1oomg, have you tried that?

**Done_With_It** · 04-06-2006, 01:36 PM

Oh man, I've been taking one pill and a half. (cutting them) Glad to read this thread! Thanks!

03-05-2006, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
beginning2c He who laughs, lasts. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: south carolina Posts: 69	Can U cut Welbutrin in half? Thanks for the post to "Whew I feel better" bushleaguer I was wondering if anyone has cut a welbutrin 150 in half and just taken half the pill instead of the whole thing? If so, what did it do for you? __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

03-06-2006, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
virgovixen Let Go or Be Dragged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28	I took wellbutrin to stop smoking and found that the whole pill was to strong for me. I cut them in half and found it decreased the side effects considerably. __________________ "Patience is a virtue, and to wait on God and His provision for our needs will never be without reward."

03-24-2006, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lively Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 89	I'm on Wellbutrin XL and the pamphlet that comes with the rx says SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush or chew before swallowing. __________________ You can decide to begin moving forward again right away. Keep in mind that the number of times you fall is not nearly as important as how quickly you get back up.

04-06-2006, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
yeahme chel918 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: any place that makes me smile Posts: 24	I take WB and I wanted to cut it in half also, but the pharmacist told me it wasn't as effective if you cut it. Not to mention it doesn't dissolve like it's suppose to and can cause damage to your throat and stomach. They have 1oomg, have you tried that? __________________ Sanity is relative and not something to be taken too seriously

04-06-2006, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Done_With_It !!..Rhythm Nation..!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 9,081 Blog Entries: 15	Oh man, I've been taking one pill and a half. (cutting them) Glad to read this thread! Thanks! __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Always Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-05-2006, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
justangie Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Roller Coaster Land Posts: 109	You could get a pill cutter and cut the wellbutrin in half, however its not advisable to decrease or increase any dosages without doctor approval. Angie

03-07-2006, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Morning Glory* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 1,663	Extended release medication must be swallowed whole. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist first.

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