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bupropion

American

[byoo-proh-pee-on, -uhn] / bjuˈproʊ piˌɒn, -ən /

noun

Pharmacology.

a drug, C 13 H 18 ClNOHCl, used to treat depression and help people give up smoking.

Etymology

Origin of bupropion

First recorded in 1960–65; bu(tyl) ( def. ) + propion(ic) ( def. )

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bupropion

Currently, there are no high-quality systematic reviews directly comparing nicotine e-cigarettes with treatments such as cytisine, bupropion, or nicotine pouches.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026

Another stated that the new bupropion prescription “smells like sewer gas” and noted that it caused stomach issues.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

For example, the antidepressant bupropion has three major pathways involved in its breakdown and forms three active byproducts that can interact with other drugs or body processes.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2023

Firstly, I would discuss bupropion with his doctor.

From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2021

Because bupropion boosts blood pressure, the FDA wanted to be sure that Contrave did not increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes.

From Forbes ● May 12, 2015

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