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Profiling the combination of bupropion and dextromethorphan as a treatment option for major depressive disorder.

Joseph BlancoPamela QuimbayaManuel MenaSeetal DoddRosa-Helena Bustos
Published in: Expert review of neurotherapeutics (2024)
The combination of bupropion and dextromethorphan as a new pharmacotherapy for mental health is an interesting addition to the treatment options that can be used for MDD. The combination can be used in a range of scenarios, including as a first line therapy, as a second option when a patient has failed to achieve remission with a serotonin targeting agent, and for treatment resistant depression. Further research for other indications, including addiction disorders, may provide exciting results. Although a new combination, clinicians will be very familiar with both agents, increasing their acceptability. This pharmacotherapy also may bring increased impetus for discovering other combinations that may have beneficial synergistic effects.
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