Which Drugs Work Best for ADHD? Large Study Zeroes in on Two
The researchers compared seven ADHD drugs -- amphetamines (including lisdexamfetamine), atomoxetine, bupropion, clonidine, guanfacine, methylphenidate and modafinil -- and a placebo over 12 weeks of treatment. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rapid Bupropion-induced Hepatotoxicity Rapid Bupropion-induced Hepatotoxicity
This case demonstrates the rare, but potentially serious possibility of idiosyncratic bupropion-induced hepatotoxicity.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
La FDA revisa la descripci ó n de los efectos secundarios para la salud mental de los medicamentos para dejar de fumar Chantix (vareniclina) y Zyban (bupropi ó n) para reflejar las conclusiones de estudio cl í nico
FDA revises description of mental health side effects of the stop-smoking medicines Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) to reflect clinical trial findings (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
La FDA revisa la descripci ón de los efectos secundarios para la salud mental de los medicamentos para dejar de fumar Chantix (vareniclina) y Zyban (bupropión) para reflejar las conclusiones de estudio clínico
FDA revises description of mental health side effects of the stop-smoking medicines Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) to reflect clinical trial findings (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA revises description of mental health side effects of the stop-smoking medicines Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) to reflect clinical trial findings
An FDA review found the side effects on mood, behavior, or thinking with the stop-smoking medicines Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) are lower than previously suspected. These risks still exist, but we believe the benefits of quitting smoking outweigh them. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Aplenzin, Fortivo XL, Zyban)
Title: bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Aplenzin, Fortivo XL, Zyban)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/7/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
Source: MedicineNet Depression General - November 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Suicidal bupropion ingestions in adolescents: increased morbidity compared with other antidepressants - Sheridan DC, Lin A, Zane Horowitz B.
The objective of this study was to compare outcomes in adolescent su... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 30, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Pravastatin Recalled Over Bupropion Mix-Up (FREE)
By the Editors
One lot of pravastatin tablets (40 mg, 30-tablet bottles) manufactured by International Laboratories, LLC has … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 14, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
International Laboratories, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One (1) Lot of Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP, 40mg Packaged in Bottles of 30 Tablets Due to Mislabeling NDC # 54458-925-16; Lot # 115698A
International Laboratories, LLC is voluntarily recalling one (1) Lot of Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP 40 mg packaged in bottles of 30 tablets, to the consumer level due to mislabeling. The product is labeled as Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP 40 mg but contained Bupropion Hydrochloride XL 300 mg tablets. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 10, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
For Treatment-Resistant Depression, Add an Antipsychotic or Switch Antidepressants? (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM
For patients with depression unresponsive to antidepressants, adding the antipsychotic aripiprazole seems modestly better than switching to the antidepressant bupropion, a JAMA study … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 12, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study compares switching meds vs. an additional med for patients unresponsive to an antidepressant
(The JAMA Network Journals) Among patients unresponsive to an antidepressant medication, adding the antipsychotic aripiprazole modestly increased the likelihood of remission from depression compared to switching to the antidepressant bupropion, according to a study published by JAMA. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Cocaine abuse, traumatic brain injury, and preexisting brain lesions as risk factors for bupropion-associated psychosis - Barman R, Kumar S, Pagadala B, Detweiler MB.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Bupropion is generally considered safe and is widely used both as a monotherapy and as an augmentation agent for the treatment of major depression. Concerns have been raised about bupropion's propensity to precipitate new psychosi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 9, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Orexigen Therapeutics Announces Commercialization and Distributorship Arrangement with Navamedic ASA for Mysimba(R) (naltrexone HCl / bupropion HCl prolonged release) in Five Nordic Countries
SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2017 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OREX) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Orexigen Therapeutics Ireland Ltd., and Navamedic AB, an affiliate of Navamedic ASA (Oslo:NAVA... Biopharmaceuticals, Distribution Orexigen Therapeutics, Navamedic AB, Mysimba, naltrexone, bupropion (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 2, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Budeprion XL (Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Smoking-Cessation Meds, Counseling Work in Patients With CVD Smoking-Cessation Meds, Counseling Work in Patients With CVD
In contrast with some earlier research, a meta-analysis found that varenicline and bupropion along with counseling by phone or in person all seem effective in patients with cardiovascular disease.Heartwire from Medscape (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
