Posted by djmmm on February 28, 2005, at 10:08:49
In reply to Is this true? I don't think so., posted by linkadge on February 26, 2005, at 16:29:26
> I read on the wellbutrin page that:
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> Although no single antidepressant works for everyone, the active ingredient in WELLBUTRIN XL (bupropion HCl) is prescribed more by psychiatrists than any other antidepressant.
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> I highly doubt this, but is it true ??
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>Wellbutrin reaped sales of $1.39 billion last year
"Through the first half of 2003, our twice-daily formulation, Wellbutrin SR, has remained the No. 1 prescribed antidepressant among U.S. psychiatrists," said Chris Viehbacher, GSK's president of U.S pharmaceuticals.
This is because Welbutrin is often prescribed as an adjunct to SSRIs to help with apathy and sexual side-effects. It is also prescribed as monotherapy for those patients who want an antidepressant, without dealing with typical SSRI side effects, and to some patients who experience ADD/ADHD, extreme lethargy, and weight gain with typical antidepressants.
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