Tryptophan Alternatives Compared
| Tryptophan | Bupropion | Sertraline |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Anxiety, Depression, Herbal Supplementation, ADHD, Insomnia, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Smoking Cessation. Tryptophan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction are the... View more |
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| More about Tryptophan | More about Bupropion | More about Sertraline | ||||||||||||||||
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Tryptophan has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2910 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4580 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% 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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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Aminomine | Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Zoloft | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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30 hours |
66 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Category N
Not classified
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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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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Tryptophan:
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A total of 559 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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A total of 673 drugs are known to interact with Sertraline:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 30, 1985 |
December 30, 1991 |
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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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