Comparing Effexor vs Wellbutrin
Effexor (venlafaxine) | Wellbutrin (bupropion) |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Wellbutrin (bupropion) |
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Prescription only
Effexor is an antidepressant that may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped after long-term administration. Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Wellbutrin may be used in the treatment of depression; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black box warning because it may cause... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
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More about (venlafaxine) | More about Wellbutrin (bupropion) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Effexor has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Wellbutrin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 763 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% 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 Wellbutrin side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
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Dosage Forms | ||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR | Other bupropion brands include: 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. | ||
4 hours |
30 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 704 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Wellbutrin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
December 30, 1985 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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