The relationship between bupropion and suicide in post-mortem investigations - Kriikku P, Ojanper ä I.
We reviewed the 33 727 postmortem toxicology investigations performed in Finland over a period of 5 years (2009-2013) and identified those in which the antidepressant bupropion was detected. Cases positive for other antidepressant drugs were reviewed for c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
FDA Questions Validity of Smoking Cessation Drug Research FDA Questions Validity of Smoking Cessation Drug Research
The FDA has raised concerns about a postmarketing study that examined adverse neuropsychiatric events associated with smoking cessation drugs varenicline and bupropion.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Wellbutrin SR (Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - September 9, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Weight Loss Pills And Products Don't Work And Aren't Safe
Our ancestors lived in a feast or famine world. When you don't know where your next meal is coming from, or when it will arrive, the smart play is to pig out every time food is available. Our genes are programmed to extract as much energy as possible from what we eat and to store any extra energy in fat reservoirs, available in reserve for future famines.
These deeply ingrained genetic tendencies worked great in the austere world of our ancestors, but are a disaster in our current world of refrigerators, ubiquitous fast food joints and milk shakes.
Only one third of Americans are now able to maintain a normal weight; one ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 5, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Bupropion "abuse" reported to US poison centers - Stassinos GL, Klein-Schwartz W.
The objective was to determine the prevalence, characteristics, clinical effects, and outcomes of bupropion "abuse." METHODS: A 14-year retrospective review was conducte... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Orexigen Completes Acquisition of All U.S. Rights to Contrave(R) and Launches U.S. Sales Organization
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2016 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Orexigen Therapeutics (OREX) announced today that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the United States rights to Contrave® (naltrexone HCl/bupropio... Biopharmaceuticals, Acquisitions, Product Launch Orexigen Therapeutics, Contrave, naltrexone, bupropion (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - August 1, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Quitting smoking during the second half of the menstrual cycle may help women kick the habit
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Nearly every woman will acknowledge that her menstrual cycle affects her mood and behavior. An estimated 85% of women experience premenstrual syndrome one to two weeks before her period, which may include moodiness, anxiety, irritability, or food cravings along with physical symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness. Studies suggest that women are more likely to engage in addictive behaviors, such as cigarette smoking, in the first half of the menstrual cycle, that is the time between the start of your period and ovulation. The underlying reason is thought to be that the hormone estradi...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hope Ricciotti, MD Tags: Addiction Behavioral Health Prevention Smoking cessation Women's Health Source Type: news
What ’s the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking cigarettes contributes to almost 1 in 5 deaths. The top three smoking-related causes of death are cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition to these “top three,” smoking is also linked to a number of other cancers, an increased likelihood of getting more colds and infections, diabetes, osteoporosis and hip fractures, problems in pregnancy, difficulty with erections, stomach ulcers, gum disease, and the list goes on.
Quitting smoking can add years to your life. Though the earlier the better, it’s never too late to quit. The benefits of quitting are real,...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Wynne Armand, MD Tags: Addiction Behavioral Health Lung disease Prevention Smoking cessation Source Type: news
What’s the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking cigarettes contributes to almost 1 in 5 deaths. The top three smoking-related causes of death are cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition to these “top three,” smoking is also linked to a number of other cancers, an increased likelihood of getting more colds and infections, diabetes, osteoporosis and hip fractures, problems in pregnancy, difficulty with erections, stomach ulcers, gum disease, and the list goes on.
Quitting smoking can add years to your life. Though the earlier the better, it’s never too late to quit. The benefits of quitting are real,...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Wynne Armand, MD Tags: Addiction Behavioral Health Lung disease Prevention Smoking cessation Source Type: news
5 weight loss drugs that actually work in the US
Scientists at the University of California found of the drugs - orlistat, lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, phentermine-topiramate, and liraglutide - the last two, marketed as Qsymia, Saxenda and Victoza were most effective. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revealed... the 5 weight loss drugs that ACTUALLY work - helping obese people shed up to 20lbs in a year
Scientists at the University of California found of the drugs - orlistat, lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, phentermine-topiramate, and liraglutide - the last two, marketed as Qsymia, Saxenda and Victoza were most effective. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study compares effectiveness of weight-loss drugs
In an analysis that included nearly 30,000 overweight or obese adults, compared with placebo, orlistat, lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, phentermine-topiramate, and liraglutide were each associated with achieving at least 5 percent weight loss at 52 weeks, and phentermine-topiramate and liraglutide were associated with the highest odds of achieving at least 5 percent weight loss, according to a study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Zyban (Bupropion Hcl) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 9, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
World No Tobacco Day 2016
31 May is World No Tobacco Day. It is organized by the World Health Organization to draw attention to the health risks associated with the use of tobacco and what can still be done to reduce tobacco consumption around the world.Here we focus on a Cochrane Review of a medical intervention - nicotine receptor partial agonists for smoking cessation - and what the available evidence tells us about its effectiveness. Cochrane Review provides more support for medication as long-term aid to quitting smokingWhen people stop smoking, they experience cravings to smoke and unpleasant mood changes. Nicotine receptor partial agonists a...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 31, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: mumoquit at cochrane.org Source Type: news
Bupropion Only Antidepressant Linked to Weight LossBupropion Only Antidepressant Linked to Weight Loss
Bupropion was the only antidepressant associated with modest long-term weight loss over 2 years, but only among nonsmokers, a new study indicates. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 17, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
