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Is the antidepressant bupropion an effective treatment for ADHD?

April 26, 2017adhd antidepressant bupropion effective treatment

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Is the antidepressant bupropion an effective treatment for ADHD?

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Bupropion appears to have benefit when administered in dosages of 450 mg/day. However, response time is a bit slower and the effect size is not as great as with the stimulants.15 According to my own experience and some of the research, slightly <50% of patients will respond to bupropion for ADHD.