Comparing Bupropion vs Florinef
Bupropion | Florinef |
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Bupropion | Florinef (fludrocortisone) |
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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 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Addison's Disease, Adrenogenital Syndrome. Florinef may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
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More about Bupropion | More about (fludrocortisone) | ||||||||
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. |
Florinef has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: bupropion side effects in more detail. |
See also: Florinef side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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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 | Other fludrocortisone brands include: Florinef Acetate | ||||||||
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 |
36 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:
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A total of 567 drugs are known to interact with Florinef:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 30, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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.
Further information
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