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Imipramine Bupropion Cymbalta
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Imipramine Bupropion Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Enuresis, Interstitial Cystitis, Depression, Pain, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis. May also be prescribed off label for ADHD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Night Terrors, Panic Disorder... View more

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

Cymbalta has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it has been associated with a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Prescribed for Back Pain... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Imipramine has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2817 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

Cymbalta has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 1861 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

See also: imipramine side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • insomnia
  • nausea
  • pharyngitis
  • weight loss
  • constipation
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • xerostomia

See also: bupropion side effects in more detail.

Common side effects include:

  • asthenia
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • fatigue
  • hypersomnia
  • insomnia
  • nausea
  • sedated state
  • headache
  • xerostomia
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See also: Cymbalta side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $0.30 - $0.54
Cost* $29.71 - $54.43

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 150 mg/24 hours
Per Unit* $1.51
Cost* $45.27

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Quantity 30 delayed release capsule
Dosage 60 mg
Per Unit* $10.16
Cost* $304.87

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral delayed release capsule
Brand Names
Tofranil Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL Other duloxetine brands include: Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka
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.

20 hours

30 hours

17 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 705 drugs are known to interact with imipramine:

  • 136 major drug interactions (585 brand and generic names)
  • 541 moderate drug interactions (2193 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (171 brand and generic names)

A total of 491 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:

  • 217 major drug interactions (948 brand and generic names)
  • 269 moderate drug interactions (1254 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 583 drugs are known to interact with Cymbalta:

  • 105 major drug interactions (463 brand and generic names)
  • 455 moderate drug interactions (1985 brand and generic names)
  • 23 minor drug interactions (185 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using imipramine together with alcohol, this can alter the effects of... View more
  • Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures... View more
  • DULoxetine may cause liver damage, and taking it with alcohol may increase that risk. You should... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

April 16, 1959

December 30, 1985

N/A
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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