Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

A Comparison of Effexor to Wellbutrin

A Comparison of Effexor to Wellbutrin

Effexor and Wellbutrin are both medications that may be prescribed for depression. Effexor is the brand name for the generic drug called venlafaxine and Wellbutrin is the brand name for the generic drug bupropion.

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Common Depressants

Depressants are so called because they depress, or slow down, central nervous system functioning. This causes physical depression, lowered inhibitions, sedation, sleep, anesthesia, unconsciousness and potentially coma and death.

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Lexapro Rare Side Effects

Psychiatrists prescribe Lexapro to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. Psychiatrists and physicians prescribe these drugs most commonly to treat depression. As with other SSRIs, various side effects can occur when taking Lexapro.

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Side Effects of Paxil & Wellbutrin

Psychiatrists prescribe both Paxil, or paroxetine hydrochloride, and Wellbutrin, or bupropion, to treat depression. Paxil is also approved to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.

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