Comparing Bupropion vs Verapamil
Bupropion | Verapamil |
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Bupropion | Verapamil |
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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
Verapamil can help regulate the heart rate and lower blood pressure and is used to treat certain heart conditions. Constipation is the most common side effect of verapamil and it may interact with... View more |
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More about Bupropion | More about Verapamil | ||||||||||||||||
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. |
Verapamil has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 179 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: bupropion side effects in more detail. |
See also: verapamil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all bupropion prices |
View all verapamil prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
12 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 650 drugs are known to interact with verapamil:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 30, 1985 |
March 08, 1982 |
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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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