Seizures After Overdoses of Bupropion Intake
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Seizures after overdoses of bupropion intake.
BACKGROUND Bupropion is a new-generation monocyclic antidepressant that has been accidentally found to have potential effects on reducing nicotine addiction. It is structurally similar to stimulants such as amphetamine and inhibits dopamine and noradrenalin reuptake selectively. CASE REPORTS We report two cases with no history of epilepsy who took oral bupropion for depression and had general...
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عنوان ژورنال: Balkan Medical Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2146-3123,2146-3131
DOI: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2012.094