Does Auvelity cause weight gain or loss?
Weight gain has not been reported with Auvelity, but in one 6-week study, participants lost, on average, half a pound, while those taking placebo gained about one pound. Animal studies have also reported that the administration of dextromethorphan/bupropion did not affect body weight, weight gain, or food consumption.
References
- Auvelity Prescribing Information. https://www.axsome.com/auvelity-prescribing-information.pdf
- Auvelity FAQs. https://www.auvelity.com/resources#faq
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Does Auvelity work better than Wellbutrin?
Auvelity worked significantly better than Wellbutrin (bupropion) at relieving symptoms of depression in a small randomized double-blind, parallel trial that lasted for 6 weeks. It also had a faster onset of effect, with improvement in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score being observed as early as week 1 and differences being statistically significant by week 2. Continue reading
Auvelity vs. Wellbutrin: Effectiveness for Depression?
Both Auvelity and Wellbutrin are effective for depression but a small RCT (n=80) reported that Auvelity worked significantly better than Wellbutrin and took less time to start working. 43 people prescribed Auvelity experienced an overall decrease in their Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score of 13.7 points after 6 weeks compared to a decrease of 8.8 points in the 37 people prescribed bupropion (least-squares mean difference=-4.9; 95% CI=-3.1, -6.8). Continue reading
What makes Auvelity different from other antidepressants?
Auvelity is a combination oral tablet for depression containing dextromethorphan and bupropion that works differently from other antidepressants because it has a direct effect on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor as well as possibly other traditional neurotransmitter effects. It also works much faster than traditional antidepressants, and it does appear to be more effective. Continue reading
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