Bupropion WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bupropion
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) is an atypical antidepressant that acts as a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and nicotinic antagonist. Bupropion lowers seizure threshold and its potential to cause seizures was widely publicized. However, at the recommended dose the risk of seizures is comparable to that observed for other antidepressants. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Bupropion is used as an antidepressant, for smoking cessation, and for seasonal affective disorder.
- Bupropion does not cause weight gain or sexual dysfunction.
- Side effects may include weight loss, constipation, headaches, nausea, insomnia, and dizziness.
- Brand names for bupropion include: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Buproban, Wellbutrin, and Zyban.1
- Many patients have similar questions about taking antidepressants. OrganizedWisdom has psychiatrists addressing the most common concerns about taking these drugs.
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Latest Headlines on Bupropion
What is Bupropion?
- Wikipedia: Bupropion Article
- Medicinenet: GENERIC NAME: bupropion BRAND NAME: Wellbutrin
- FDA.gov: Drug Information What is Bupropion?
- WebMD: Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) for quitting smoking
- Drugs.com: What is Bupropion?
What Are The Uses for Bupropion?
- MedlinePlus: Why is this medicine prescribed?
- Wikipedia: Bupropion therapeutic uses
- Drugdigest.org: Bupropion
- Mayo Clinic: Bupropion
- Healthline: Bupropion
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Bupropion?
- WellbutrinXL: Side Effects: Low risk of Sexual Side Effects, and Low Risk of Weight Gain
- MedlinePlus: What side effects can this medication cause?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What are the possible side effects of Bupropion?
- Wikipedia: Buproprion Adverse Side Effects
- eMedicineHealth: Who Should Not Take Bupropion?
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Bupropion?
- Healing from Depression: Natural Alternatives to Prozac(and other pharmaceuticals)
- National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): St. John's Wort..
- all-natural.com: Herbal Relief for Depression:St.John's Wort
- Holistic Online: Herbal Medicine
- WholehealthMD: Bupropion
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Bupropion
- Healthtalk.com: Life with Bipolar by Stephen Clark
- About.com: Depression Forum Bupropion discussion
- Bupropion Blog: Bupropion Blog
- The New York Times: Lives: A Doctor's Toxic Shock by Nanette Gartrell
Clinical Trials for Bupropion
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Buproprion Clinical Trials
- Archives of General Psychiatry Search: Bupropion
- British Medical Journal: Bupropion: a new treatment for smokers (2000)
- Antidepressantfacts: Bupropion
Message Boards, and Forums about Bupropion
- RxList: Wellbutrin (bupropion and related) - Rxboard
- Depression Forums: Wellbutrin® - (also marketed as Zyban® & Bupropion)
- eHealth Forum Search: Wellbutrin
- ADHD Forums: Help with Social Anxiety Meds
Controversy and Lawsuits about Bupropion
- United States District Court: Wellbutrin SR Antitrust Litigation
- ssri-suicide.org: Controversy
- Pharmaceutical Business Review: Teva reaches deal with Biovail on generic Wellbutrin
Abuse of Bupropion
- National Library of Medicine: Abuse Potential of Common Psychiatric Medications
- Journal of Child and Adolescent PsychoPharmacology: Bupropion Insufflation in a Teenager
- Ingentaconnect: Recreational Bupropion abuse in a teenager
Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Bupropion (Oral Route)
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- Contributor: Cynthia Lepore
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 20, 2009
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