Comparing 5-HTP vs Wellbutrin
| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | Wellbutrin (bupropion) |
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| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | Wellbutrin (bupropion) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Headache. 5-HTP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Wellbutrin may be used in the treatment of depression; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black box warning because it may cause... View more |
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| More about 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | More about Wellbutrin (bupropion) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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5-HTP has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 155 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Wellbutrin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 756 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all 5-HTP side effects |
View all Wellbutrin side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other bupropion brands include: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 99 drugs are known to interact with 5-HTP:
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A total of 527 drugs are known to interact with Wellbutrin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
December 30, 1985 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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