5-hydroxytryptophan Alternatives Compared
| 5-hydroxytryptophan | Rexulti (brexpiprazole) | Bupropion |
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| 5-hydroxytryptophan | Rexulti (brexpiprazole) | Bupropion |
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Over-the-counter
Used for ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Depression, Headache. 5-hydroxytryptophan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Rexulti is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults with schizophrenia or depression, or used to relieve agitation associated with dementia in Alzheimer's disease. Most people... View more |
Prescription only
Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more |
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| More about 5-hydroxytryptophan | More about Rexulti (brexpiprazole) | More about Bupropion | ||||||||||||||||
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5-hydroxytryptophan has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 191 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Rexulti has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 499 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2913 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
91 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with 5-hydroxytryptophan:
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A total of 601 drugs are known to interact with Rexulti:
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A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 10, 2015 |
December 30, 1985 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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