Bupropion is an antidepressant used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, other mental/mood disorders, and smoking cessation. Antidepressants can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people who take antidepressants for any condition may experience new or worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
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Three separate clinical trials have found that a new drug, varenicline (Chantix), is more effective than the antidepressant Wellbutrin (Zyban) in... Read more »
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