Comparing Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Bupropion
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Prescription only
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine is a stimulant-type medicine used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Its use is limited by its addiction potential and risk of abuse. Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy... View more |
Prescription only
Bupropion is used to treat Major Depressive Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder and is chemically distinct from other antidepressants. It is also used for smoking cessation, and is significantly... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | More about Bupropion | ||||||||||||||||
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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1188 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2919 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% 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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View all Bupropion side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Bupropion prices |
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| Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis | 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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14 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 220 drugs are known to interact with Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 562 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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September 09, 1955 |
December 30, 1985 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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