Bupropion is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the activity of dopamine and norepinephrine. It comes in both immediate-release and extended-release forms. It is used in the treatment of depression, for quitting smoking, seasonal affective disorder, etc. It is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder, alcohol intake, and patients on monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Side effects are constipation, confusion, headache, nausea, seizure, dizziness, sweating, rash, fast heartbeat, etc.
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When can we add Celexa for a patient with depression?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a psychiatrist. I would like to switch a patient from 300 mg Effexor to Celexa. I know how to taper the Effexor. But, when can I add in Celexa? I have tried Cipralex, Prozac, Effexor and Abilify, but the depression is not responding. All the routine laboratory tests are normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be dealing with a patient with treatment-resistant depression. What is the thyroid status of the patient? Since you have tried SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and the patient seems to be a non-responder to these, I feel that Celexa (Citalopram... Read Full »
Does intake of Chantix alter a person's memory?
Query: Hi doctor, I started taking Chantix to quit smoking for around three months now. The side effects I noticed were vivid dreams and becoming more withdrawn. Two months back, my girlfriend and I got into a domestic dispute. My honest memory of this incident is that she started verbally abusing me from ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The behavioral disturbances that you had exhibited were unlikely to have been caused by Chantix (Varenicline). It is just that you got disturbed that day and had reacted to the stressful situation. The memories that you have are real time memories and not imagined as yo... Read Full »