Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: 1  headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, fainting; 2  diarrhea that is watery or bloody;  fever, swollen glands, body aches, flu symptoms, new or worsening cough;
The maximum daily doses is also slightly different as both Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin have a maximum daily dose of 450 mg per day, whereas the maximum dosage for Wellbutrin SR is only 400 mg per day.
The usual adult dose of bupropion (Wellbutrin) is 100 mg, taken three times per day, with at least six hours between doses. The extended release form of the drug (Wellbutrin SR) is taken as 150 mg twice a day with at least eight hours between doses.ide effects. Bupropion is a mild stimulant and may cause insomnia, agitation, confusion, restlessness, and anxiety. These effects may be more pronounced at the beginning of therapy and after dose increases. Headache, dizziness, and tremor may occur. Despite stimulating effects, bupropion may also cause sedation.