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Which is more effective: bupropion or buspar (buspirone)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar/Wellbutrin: They are different med's. Buspar (buspirone) is anxiolytic. Wellbutrin is antidepressant

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Apples & oranges.: Buspar is an anxiolytic medication and buproprion is used to treat depression and in smoking cessation programs.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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