Posted by med_empowered on January 19, 2007, at 12:24:37
In reply to Re: Is Wellbutrin an amphetamine?, posted by blueberry1 on January 19, 2007, at 7:09:09
Wellbutrin is more amphetamine-ish than most other ADs, like the SSRIs or tricyclics. Its related to Tenuate like another poster said, which would explain its anorectic properties. Also, there's apparently some abuse potential--it just doesn't pop up much b/c of side effects and b/c convulsions tend to occur at dosages high enough to produce any euphoric effect.
Weirdly enough, its considered good stuff for bipolars and some schizoaffective patients--takes care of the depression and mood swings w/ low risk of mania.
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