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What Does Pill In Stool When On Bupropion XL Indicate?
Question: I take Bupropion XL 2x150 mg and I am finding pills in my stool. They are not just an empty shell but they contain white substance inside. Does that mean I am not getting my dose?
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Well, this is normal for bupropion and many other capsules, this is is the empty shell passing from your body and it is not possible that its contents wasnt dissolved unless in some very rare bowel disorders. Just continue with recommended dosage,alsto try not to take it with food.have at leat 30min period between meal and medication, wish you good health. Regards
hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Well, this is normal for bupropion and many other capsules, this is is the empty shell passing from your body and it is not possible that its contents wasnt dissolved unless in some very rare bowel disorders. Just continue with recommended dosage,alsto try not to take it with food.have at leat 30min period between meal and medication, wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Can I ask how long it takes to notice a difference from Bupropion XL? I was taking 150mg for 4 weeks and then bumped up to 300mg. I have done that now for 5 weeks in addition to the the 4 weeks prior. Shouldn't I have felt some change in XXXXXXX and pleasure in 9 weeks of being on this medicine? I have the most difficulty with XXXXXXX pleasure, feelings of love and interest in the activities I uesd to do. Thank you for your time.
Brief Answer:
hi. you need to be patient
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Well, it is known that for this type of antidepressant it may take even 2-3months till you experience improvement so it is bit early to judge,but of course if there wont be improvement in next 4 weeks then you should consider switching medication and i dont recommend increase of dosage anymore. also, medications should be combined with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes, since anttidepressants wont solve rational personal problems. If you follow this, I am sure you will find appropriate medical therapy and feel better soon. WIsh you good health.
hi. you need to be patient
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Well, it is known that for this type of antidepressant it may take even 2-3months till you experience improvement so it is bit early to judge,but of course if there wont be improvement in next 4 weeks then you should consider switching medication and i dont recommend increase of dosage anymore. also, medications should be combined with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes, since anttidepressants wont solve rational personal problems. If you follow this, I am sure you will find appropriate medical therapy and feel better soon. WIsh you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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