This article describes Aplenzin’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Aplenzin. If you want to know more about Aplenzin, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.
Aplenzin is a brand-name medication that comes as an extended-release oral tablet. (Extended release means the drug is slowly released into your body over a long period of time.) Aplenzin isn’t available in a generic version. This article describes dosages of Aplenzin.
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Form and strengths of Aplenzin
Aplenzin comes as follows:
- Form: tablet that you swallow
- Strengths: 174 milligrams (mg), 348 mg, 522 mg
Dosage of Aplenzin
This article describes the recommended dosages for Aplenzin. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Aplenzin without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of Aplenzin in adults
Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of Aplenzin. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of Aplenzin that gives the desired outcome.
Dosage for certain types of depression
Below is the recommended dosages of Aplenzin. The dosages are in milligrams (mg).
| Condition | Starting dosage | Target dosage |
|---|---|---|
| MDD | 174 mg once per day in the morning | 348 mg once per day in the morning |
| SAD | 174 mg once per day | 348 mg once per day in the morning |
Dosage adjustments for Aplenzin
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Aplenzin based on several factors. These include:
- the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
- your age
- other health conditions you may have
- other medications you may take
Missed dose of Aplenzin
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Aplenzin. They may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
For tips on how to plan your doses of Aplenzin and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Aplenzin and its dosage.
How does the dosage of Aplenzin compare with the dosage of Wellbutrin?
Similar to Aplenzin, Wellbutrin comes as an extended-release oral tablet called Wellbutrin XL. Aplenzin and Wellbutrin both contain the same active ingredient, bupropion. They both are used to treat MDD and SAD. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Wellbutrin also comes as a sustained-release oral tablet called Wellbutrin SR. (With sustained release, the drug is released over a certain period of time.) Wellbutrin SR is only used to treat MDD.
The following table shows the recommended dosages of Aplenzin, Wellbutrin XL, and Wellbutrin SR:
| Condition | Aplenzin | Wellbutrin XL | Wellbutrin XR |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDD | 348 mg once per day | 300 mg once per day | 150 mg twice per day |
| SAD | 348 mg once per day | 300 mg once per day | not approved for use |
If you have questions about how the dosages of these drugs compare, talk with your doctor.
Can Aplenzin be used for anxiety, weight loss, or ADHD? If so, what is the dosage?
Aplenzin isn’t approved for anxiety, weight loss, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s approved to treat MDD and SAD. However, in some cases, doctors may prescribe Aplenzin off-label for anxiety, weight loss, or ADHD. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.
If you have questions about treatment options for anxiety, weight loss, or ADHD, talk with your doctor.
Is Aplenzin taken long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe Aplenzin as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.
If you have questions about how long you should take Aplenzin, talk with your doctor.
How Aplenzin is taken
You’ll swallow Aplenzin once per day in the morning. You can take it with or without food.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
You should not crush, divide, or chew Aplenzin tablets. Doing so can increase your risk of serious side effects, including seizures. Swallow the tablets whole. If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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