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A Few New Antidepressants

SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) are relatively new antidepressants. SNRIs include:
 
Aplenzin™ is a new antidepressant that is a long-acting, once-a-day form of bupropion (Budeprion XL®, Budeprion™ SR, Buproban™, Wellbutrin SR®, Wellbutrin XL®, Wellbutrin®, Zyban®), a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor.
 

Final Thoughts on New Antidepressants

For many people, new antidepressants offer the hope of an effective and well-tolerated depression treatment. However, for many people a new antidepressant is nothing more than a costly medication (when a less costly alternative would work just fine). Only you and your healthcare provider can decide whether you should try a new antidepressant.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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