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Please describe the medication: bupropion?

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Antidepressant: Bupropion (brand name wellbutrin) acts uniquely on dopamine, unlike other antidepressants. It is not an anti-anxiety med, and won't help anxiety directly. Prescribed in the form of time-release generic tablets once or twice daily, it often relieves depressive symptoms in 2 or 3 weeks. It's also used to help quit smoking (brand name zyban), as it decreases cravings.

Answered 7/14/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bupropion: Also called wellbutrin (bupropion) or zyban or aplenzin, is an atypical antidepressant & smoking cessation aid, which has mild psychostimulant action. It is a norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It can lower seizure threshold at high doses, & elevate blood pressure.

Answered 5/3/2016

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