Topic Title: Wellbutrin
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, Mon 12 Aug 07:04
I know what SSRIs do, and I know that 5-HTP is converted into serotonin. I also know how MAOIs work. What sort of drug is wellbutrin? Just curious, I'm not on any scripts nor do I have plans to be.
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| | "Re(1):Wellbutrin" , Mon 12 Aug 07:39
Wellbutrin doesn't really fit into any of the common drug families neatly. It belongs to an obscure class called aminoketones.
It raises dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain. As you might already know, Wellbutrin is exactly the same drug as Zyban -- the names are only different for marketing purposes.
Epyx
Posts: 312 | | Registered: Mon 3 Dec 2001 22:11 |
| | | "Re(2):Wellbutrin" , Mon 12 Aug 07:48
Yea, I knew about WB and Zyban. I love the old ZB commercial. Don't take if..... and the list is enormous. It was like if you're alive, you can't take Zyban. Thats why I never opted for Wellbutrin when the doctor mentioned it. As an aside, wouldn't WB be useful in treating Parkinson's if it raises dopamine?
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| | | "Re(3):Wellbutrin" , Mon 12 Aug 08:04
Yes, WB has loads of contraindications! Parkinson's patients already take dopaminergic antidepressants like WB to manage their depression. From what I've read, SSRI's tend to deplete dopamine.
Back to your question: researchers have been interested in buproprion for ages now. Here's an article from last year which should give an idea of where the research stands:
http://subportal.iboost.com/health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Psychological/Depression/501843.html
Epyx
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