Peacefulzen Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Can someone explain how SR works in comparison to XL? I have been given 100mg to take 3x a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celestia Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 XL is extended release. Only need to take one a day. Ask your doc about switching. Having to remember 3 doses is a PITA. I take 450 mg in the AM and forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 When I was taking IR, I had to switch to XL so that I didn't crash a couple of times a day and become an irritable bitch. The XL was much better for that because it remained constant in my body, and I wasn't as irritable anymore. Too bad it made my anxiety go through the roof. I preferred XL over IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'm another XL fan. Take it once a day and forget it. Also, for whatever reason, the SR version didn't work and I was still depressed. Doesn't make sense, but there it is. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefulzen Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 What does sustained release mean. Also can I take it all 3pills in the morning:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Take them as directed. It just means that you have to take them more than once a day, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celestia Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Also can I take it all 3pills in the morningNo...you really need to discuss this with pdoc or his or her nurse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefulzen Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I re-read the bottle and it says take 3 tablet by mouth every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celestia Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I re-read the bottle and it says take 3 tablet by mouth every morning. go figure. Seems odd that he would RX SR and have you take it all at the same time, but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefulzen Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hope its not a mistake, oh gawd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Pharmacists can make mistakes. Why don't you call your pharmacy in the morning and ask them to clarify? It was always my understanding that the SR version was taken twice or three times a day. Also, you can go to Drugs.com and look it up. Usually they talk about the therapeutic dose and how they are taken. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I vote to ask also, that sounds odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodos Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I prefer the SR (2X a day). XL gave me headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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