Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 263048

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Why isn't Wellbutrin prescribed in UK anyone know?

Posted by slinky on September 24, 2003, at 19:57:07

?

 

Re: Why isn't Wellbutrin prescribed in UK anyone know? » slinky

Posted by NikkiT2 on September 25, 2003, at 7:12:55

In reply to Why isn't Wellbutrin prescribed in UK anyone know?, posted by slinky on September 24, 2003, at 19:57:07

Very very good question, and one I nag my psych about every time I see him..

Annoys me that my bro is on it to give up smoking, yet I can't take it for depression where nothing else has really helped..

So damned unfair if you ask me

Nikki

 

Re: Have you asked about Zyban? (nm)

Posted by Dr. Bob on September 25, 2003, at 8:08:05

In reply to Why isn't Wellbutrin prescribed in UK anyone know?, posted by slinky on September 24, 2003, at 19:57:07

 

Re: Have you asked about Zyban? » Dr. Bob

Posted by NikkiT2 on September 25, 2003, at 13:28:37

In reply to Re: Have you asked about Zyban? (nm), posted by Dr. Bob on September 25, 2003, at 8:08:05

Hi Dr Bob,

I ask monthly!!! Zyban is what it is known as over here, as its only available as smoking cessation aid. It is not allowed to be prescribed for depression.

I knew one guy (from here) that had managed to get Wellbrutin on a private prescription from a private pdoc he was seeing.. but I have never found anyone else!

Nikki

 

Re: Have you asked about Zyban?

Posted by crazychickuk on September 25, 2003, at 16:58:06

In reply to Re: Have you asked about Zyban? » Dr. Bob, posted by NikkiT2 on September 25, 2003, at 13:28:37

go back and tell the doctor u want to give up smoking lol..... have u tryed zispin/mirtazipam? i find it quite good... only med that has worked for me..... out of all ssri;s snri's and trylics.... well been on it for 12 weeks... i think it may be working although i got proponol (inderal) for an as need basis..

 

Re: Have you asked about Zyban?NIKKIT2

Posted by blink23 on September 25, 2003, at 17:10:54

In reply to Re: Have you asked about Zyban? » Dr. Bob, posted by NikkiT2 on September 25, 2003, at 13:28:37

being perscribed WB is not normal? Is is normally used for depression?

 

Re: Have you asked about Zyban?NIKKIT2 » blink23

Posted by NikkiT2 on September 26, 2003, at 11:23:18

In reply to Re: Have you asked about Zyban?NIKKIT2, posted by blink23 on September 25, 2003, at 17:10:54

Here in the UK, Wellbrutin isn;t allowed to be prescribed for depression purposes.. and for smoking cessation its only allowed for 6 weeks..

I have no idea why, I really don't...

Nikki

 

Re: thanks, didn't know that (nm) » NikkiT2

Posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2003, at 18:57:21

In reply to Re: Have you asked about Zyban?NIKKIT2 » blink23, posted by NikkiT2 on September 26, 2003, at 11:23:18

 

Re: thanks, didn't know that » Dr. Bob

Posted by slinky on September 26, 2003, at 20:05:13

In reply to Re: thanks, didn't know that (nm) » NikkiT2, posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2003, at 18:57:21

It was used but was withdrawn because of seizure risk at the high dosage for depression..can't find much info ..but

http://www.abpi.org.uk/publications/publication_details/targetDepression/section6.asp

 

Re: phase 3 trial , then hopefully..........

Posted by slinky on September 26, 2003, at 20:17:35

In reply to Re: thanks, didn't know that » Dr. Bob, posted by slinky on September 26, 2003, at 20:05:13


To try to improve the choice available, Glaxo Wellcome investigated with some success a slow-release form of bupropion in bipolar disorder, which has noradrenaline reuptake inhibitory activity but appears to act in depression by blocking dopamine reuptake. So far, it is available in the USA and a licence application is planned for Europe.


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