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bupropion (Wellbutrin) 21 hours
duloxetine venlafaxine (SNRIs) taper SNRI, start above SSRI at low dose* taper and stop SNRI, stop fluoxetine (or taper if dose >40 mg/day), wait 14 days for washout, then start clomipramine at 25 mg and continue this dose for further 3 weeks ‡
Taper, washout, and switch: This is a conservative method of switching in which you gradually taper off the first drug and wait for it to leave your system before switching to the new medication
As a rough rule of thumb the shorter the elimination half-life of the antidepressant then the more likely discontinuation symptoms are to occur
Typically used when switching from an SSRI to Wellbutrin (bupropion), Remeron (mirtazapine), or a tricyclic antidepressant
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The initial dose of sustained-release bupropion was 200 mg per day during weeks 1 and 2, increasing to 300 mg per day by week 4 and to 400 mg per day (the final
Combining these medications may increase the
52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative
Wellbutrin comes as immediate
8%: Not stated: Not stated: A reduction in HAM-D-21 scores was demonstrated in both duloxetine and bupropion and duloxetine monotherapy
SNRIs: duloxetine, venlafaxine
• Works well for depression and can be used alone or in weight gain
increased side For example, many antidepressants may relieve symptoms of anxiety disorders
With melancholic features (unresolved grief, note if there is poor concentration/focus Use Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 4
Digestive problems: Nausea, vomiting
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3%) of study participants who were changing antidepressant medication to vortioxetine (and then went on to complete the study baseline visit) were female ( Table 1 )
Another way they differ is that Wellbutrin is not approved for use in children or adolescents, while Lexapro is
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In addition, buPROPion can increase the blood levels of DULoxetine, which may increase other side effects
Duloxetine (Oral Route) Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex
Signs and symptoms such as nausea, weight gain or sleep problems can be common initially
Antidepressant-associated mood-switching and transition from unipolar major depression to bipolar disorder: A review
61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect
Wellbutrin was used to relieve the symptoms of depression in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
buPROPion DULoxetine
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