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18 years
Is wellbutrin available in Lebanon? Or does it have any generic available here. I read about it being effective for ADHD
Aug 23, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is used in the treatment of ADHD in adults, either alongside or instead of stimulants, which are the mainstay of therapy for this disorder. Antidepressants which target the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine, such as bupropion and venlafaxine (Effexor), are the most effective.
There used to be a generic of Wellbutrin on the market, but it was withdrawn back in 2012 because it was found to be ineffective.
In September 2012, FDA announced that it had asked Israel-based manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals to stop distributing Budeprion XL (bupropion) 300 mg after it conducted testing and found that significant differences existed between Budeprion and Welbutrin XL 300 mg,
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