Posted by 90%there on August 20, 2014, at 16:41:18
In reply to Re: Bupropion, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 20, 2014, at 15:42:16
> > Stop the bupropion for 2 or 3 days. It has a medium half life of 20-30hrs (even the SR version) so if the rash IS caused by the drug then I imagine the rash would settle by day 3.
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> This could be misleading, because a mild rash is likely to have settled by day 3 whether the drug is continued or not. Considering it's mild nature, I would continue bupropion for now. I would only be concerned if the rash gets worse.
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I meant that if the rash settled within 3 days and came back on restarting, a possible indication? Could even be a filler. It wasn't mentioned if the drug had 'kicked in' or not yet. If not I don't see the problem. At least it could answer the question for sure.
Also the long term low dose might give a mild rash which might have been worse had it been started at the usual starting dose. I'm still puzzled as to why started on such a low dose. Is the doc being cautious for a reason? Or just unfamiliar with bupropion.Idk. Not an expert just thinking out aloud.
And as the questionnaire says at join up, nothing should be taken as 'gospel' on here. My words mean well and I don't think I'm acting dangerously by being over cautious.
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