Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 11, 2011, at 15:51:24
In reply to Is Wellburtrin XL available in UK, posted by rculater on February 4, 2011, at 13:09:15
> I know this was banned years ago in the UK due to seizures but was wondering if perhaps its available now on prescription or by any other means apart from the internet. ?
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> Thanks
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> RCNo, Wellbutrin XL is not marketed in the UK. It has not been banned - it was never available in the first place.
Bupropion is available in the UK under the brand name Zyban, which is licensed as an aid to smoking cessation. It is not licensed as an antidepressant, but is essentially the same as Wellbutrin SR. It is a twice a day medication.
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