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Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 7, 2005, at 16:28:53
When meds are labled SR or XR or XL, is there a difference? I mean does slow release mean the same as extended release, etc? For instance, what's the difference between taking Wellbutrin (or the generic Bupropion) and Wellbutrin XL? Say you took one or the other in the morning. Would the former be more likely to make you irritable/anxious during the day? Would the latter be more like to interfere with getting to sleep? Any other pros/cons?
Posted by Spriggy on February 7, 2005, at 16:38:56
In reply to What's the difference between SR, XR, XL, etc?, posted by Minnie-Haha on February 7, 2005, at 16:28:53
I know SR means sustained release.
and XL is time released.
so for instance, you should never break an XL tablet in half because it is time released.
You can do that with SR.
I don't know what XR is..
My dr. says time released is better because you only have to take one dose daily.
I guess it's a matter of opinion.
Posted by Impermanence on February 7, 2005, at 18:20:16
In reply to Re: What's the difference between SR, XR, XL, etc?, posted by Spriggy on February 7, 2005, at 16:38:56
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