Alplenzin is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, primarily in adults.

What It Does:

Aplenzin has been proven to relieve the symptoms of depression and minimize the chances of future relapse.

Active Ingredients:

Bupropion-An antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Some brands have also been used reduce nicotine cravings to wean smokers off of cigarettes. Bupropion does pass into breast milk, and its effect on pregnancy and infants is still unclear. Patients who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding should let their doctor know prior to use.

Patients should not use Alplenzin if they've taken an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) such as Marplan, Nardil, Azilect, Eldepryl or Parnate or their generic equivalents in the past two weeks. Patients using other forms of Alplenzin, suffering from eating disorders or who have recently stopped using alcohol or sedatives should also refrain from using Alplenzin until all other substances have cleared their system.

If you're unsure as to whether your current medications are safe for use with Alplenzin, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Also Known As:

Budeprion, Wellbutrin, Zyban

Side Effects:

It's not unusual for depressive symptoms to worsen or suicidal tendencies to emerge during the first twelve weeks of treatment, particularly in patients under 24 years of age. Patients should be monitored closely by a physician for the first three months.

Alplenzin has also been known to cause seizures, especially in individuals with certain medical conditions or taking other medications. Patients considering using Alplenzin or whose physician has recommended Alplenzin should discuss any pre-existing conditions and current drug use (both pharmaceutical and recreational) prior to initiating treatment.

More common side effects include dry mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, agitation, tremor, sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), increased urinary frequency and rash. It may also causemood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. Patients may display increased impulsive behavior, hostility, aggressiveness, restlessness, hyperactivity or increased depression. Because of the nature of major depressive disorder and the action of Alplenzin on the brain, any side effects should be discussed with a physician as soon as possible.

Commonly prescribed:

The most commonly prescribed brand name of Bupropion is Wellbutrin which is often sold as Wellbutrin XL.

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