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The Efficacy And Toxicity Of Bupropion In The Elderly, William T. Howard M.D., M.S., Julia K. Warnock M.D., Ph.D.
The Efficacy And Toxicity Of Bupropion In The Elderly, William T. Howard M.D., M.S., Julia K. Warnock M.D., Ph.D.
Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry
Bupropion is an antidepressant with excellent tolerability and few side effects or drug interactions. These characteristics suite it well for use both in the elderly and in the medically ill. However, early reports of seizures with bupropion therapy in patients with bulimia limited its use. The pharmacology, efficacy, toxicity, and side effect profile of both the immediate release (IR) and the recently available sustained release (SR) formulations of bupropion are reviewed. Bupropion SR is associated with a reduced seizure incidence (0.1%) compared to that found with the IR formulation (0.4%). Recent reports, however, demonstrate that the half-life of bupropion is …
[In Response To "The Neuroleptic Treatment Of Schizophrenia: Dosing Strategies, Depot Preparations And Novel Medications" By Alexander S. Young, M.D. (Volume 13, 18-26)], James Longhurst M.D., Joseph Cassar M.D.
[In Response To "The Neuroleptic Treatment Of Schizophrenia: Dosing Strategies, Depot Preparations And Novel Medications" By Alexander S. Young, M.D. (Volume 13, 18-26)], James Longhurst M.D., Joseph Cassar M.D.
Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry
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