Comparing Bupropion vs Belviq
Bupropion | Belviq |
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Bupropion | Belviq (lorcaserin) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Belviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about Bupropion | More about Belviq (lorcaserin) | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2856 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Belviq has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 887 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: bupropion side effects in more detail. |
See also: Belviq side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
30 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:
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A total of 192 drugs are known to interact with Belviq:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 30, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** 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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