Posted by micro on February 19, 2004, at 21:31:02
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN and ADD, posted by SandyWeb on February 19, 2004, at 13:46:49
> My Pharmacology textbook says: "Wellbutrin is a unique antidepressant similar in structure to amphetamine. Like amphetamine, this agent has stimulant properties and suppresses appetite. Antidepressant effects begin in 1-3 weeks and are equivalent to amitriptyline. The mechanism by which depression is relieved is unclear, but may be related to blockade of serotonin and NE uptake."
> > Just as an after-note, it adds: "At doses greater than 450mg/day, Wellbutrin produces seizures in about 0.4% of patients."
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> Sandy
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Sandy, I think we are on the same wavelength. Basically, its actions are unknown [referring to the drugs "method of action"]. The fact that it causes seizures is why the government witheld its release until the summer of 1989.
Regards, Micro
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