Posted by Optimist on February 15, 2005, at 11:21:03
In reply to Re: Happy Tranylcypromine's Day everyone!, posted by TheOutsider on February 15, 2005, at 4:33:18
Sorry guys, maybe I should've been more clear. I meant that my impression what that Wellbutrin is MORE efficacious than Selegiline or Amineptine for smoking cessation, not that they are useless.
Bupropion also has modest affinity for nicotinic receptors which helps the cessation process I believe. The inhibited dopamine release is supposed is supposed to help diminish the reward of smoking as well.
I thought I read some info stating Bupropion was superior to Selegiline for smoking cessation before. I was hoping to find some research putting Wellbutrin(bupropion) head to head with Selegiline but came up short, so this may all be idle speculation. :)
Sorry for the confusion.
Brian
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