The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports roughly 20.6 percent of American adults were current smokers in 2008. According to the CDC, smoking is the most common cause of preventable deaths in the U.S; approximately 20 percent of...
Budeprion SR is a generic sustained-release, or long-acting, version of the medication bupropion, which is available in a variety of brand names. Doctors primarily prescribe bupropion for treating depression and seasonal-affective disorder; as the...
As a result of poor dietary habits and inactive lifestyles, the percentage of people who are overweight or obese in the United States continues to be high. Although a healthy diet and exercise are important components of a weight-loss program,...
Budeprion is an antidepressant medication marketed in the United States by Teva Pharmaceuticals. The active ingredient in Budeprion is bupropion. Besides Budeprion, bupropion is available in the United States as the medications Wellbutrin, Zyban,...
According to the Weight Control Information Center, weight-loss drugs are only recommended for people with a BMI of 30 or more. Those with a medical condition such as diabetes and a BMI of 27 or more can sometimes be prescribed these drugs as...
In cases of severe depression, medication can be helpful in managing symptoms. Antidepressants work by targeting specific neurotransmitters linked to mood and increase their levels in the brain. The first choices of medications for severe...
The generically named medication bupropion hydrochloride is marketed in the United States under several brand names that include Budeprion SR and Wellbutrin SR, both of which are sustained-release drugs. This means you take the recommended dose...
Drug abuse and addiction are often difficult disorders to treat due to the psychological and biological components that complicate the recovery process. In understanding the nature of drug abuse and addiction, it is important to recognize when...
Generic Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a medication used for the treatment of depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well as to help people stop smoking. It belongs to a classification of drugs known as antidepressants. It may take a few...
Choosing the right antidepressant is an important part of treating depression, and the possible side effects of a medication can be a deterrent. The Mayo Clinic adds that "bothersome side effects can make it difficult to stick with treatment."...
Wellbutrin Sustained Release is a brand name of bupropion. It may be part of the treatment for mental depression or as a support to help with smoking cessation therapy. It is also used as a preventative for SAD (seasonal affective disorder)...
Used for centuries in West Africa as an aphrodisiac, the bark of the tall evergreen tree Pausinystalia yohimbe is rich in pharmacologically active compounds. One of the compounds, the alkaloid yohimbine, was approved as a drug for the treatment of...
Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a person's ability to maintain healthy relationships with coworkers, friends and loved ones and succeed at work. The main symptoms--inattention, hyperactivity and...
Depression is a treatable illness, and Wellbutrin is one of the medications used to treat major depressive disorder, among other conditions. Wellbutrin is generally well-tolerated, although as with any drug, there are side effects. One of the side...
Wellbutrin, clinically known as bupropion, is a medication used for the treatment of depression and smoking cessation. It was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1985 and has been studied extensively in clinical trials and...
Obesity is a growing problem for the American population. Poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle s have contributed to the rising percentage of overweight individuals. In addition to diet exercise, many patients who are obese may turn to the...
Affective disorders are mental disorders characterized by dramatic changes or extremes of mood. Affective disorders include depression, bipolar affective disorder and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions,...
Some patients treated with antidepressants experience only partial improvement. If depression does not improve with monotherapy--single drug treatment--doctor sometimes recommend using two or more medications. A study examining Sequenced...
According to the National Cancer Institute, tobacco is the strongest cancer-causing agents and leads to about 438,000 smoking-related deaths each year. Smoking is most know for causing lung cancer, but it also increases the risk of other cancers...
Bupropion XR is a medication used for the treatment of depression, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and may be used to help people stop smoking. Bupropion XR is an extended release formula, which means the medication is released slowly over a...
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a prescription antidepressant medication indicated for the treatment of depression and seasonal affective disorder. This medication is administered orally (tablet or extended-release tablet) and should be taken as...
Depression is a mental disorder characterized by feelings of inadequacy, sadness and a dejected mood. Most doctors choose psychotherapy as the main mode of treatment for depression. Medications are used as an optional treatment to control some of...
Nicotine causes the release of dopamine in the brain, which makes people feel good, temporarily. This is reinforcing and can lead to dependence on nicotine. Some people may be unknowingly self-medicating depressed feelings by smoking or chewing...
Dopamine functions as a chemical messenger in three major brain circuits, namely the nigrostriatal, mesolimbic and mesocortical systems. The nigrostriatal system extends from the substantia nigra and terminates in the brain's motor control...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a behavioral mental health disorder that begins presenting itself prior to a child's seventh birthday, but in some people may not be identified until they reach adulthood. Anxiety disorders, on...
Anti depression medications are drugs prescribed to treat depressive disorders such as major depression and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD. In some people, anti-depressants can cause weight loss and appetite suppression, though they...
Obesity is a chronic condition of people with a BMI greater than 30, and U.S. obesity rates continue to climb even as more and more people attempt to lose weight. Obesity contributes to the development of diabetes and heart disease.Traditional...
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, affects between 3 and 7 percent of school aged children in the United States, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those, approximately 56 percent, or 2.5 million...
Although antidepressant medication can be an effective way to treat depression for many people, many of these medications can also come with unwelcome side effects. Anyone considering the use of anti-depression medication should talk to her doctor...
