Comparing Bupropion vs Seroquel XR
Bupropion | Seroquel XR |
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Bupropion | Seroquel XR (quetiapine) |
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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 Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder. Seroquel XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
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More about Bupropion | More about Seroquel XR (quetiapine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2869 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Seroquel XR has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 227 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: bupropion side effects in more detail. |
See also: Seroquel XR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all bupropion prices |
View all Seroquel XR prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Other quetiapine brands include: Seroquel | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
6 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 502 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:
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A total of 716 drugs are known to interact with Seroquel XR:
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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 |
May 17, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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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