Bupropion is commonly known by which brand name?

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Bupropion is commonly known by which brand name?

Understanding which brand name goes with a generic drug helps you translate prescriptions into real-world practice. Bupropion is the generic name for an antidepressant that is commonly sold under the brand Wellbutrin. The other brand names listed—Zoloft, Lexapro, and Paxil—are for different antidepressants (sertraline, escitalopram, and paroxetine, respectively). Wellbutrin is the trademark most people recognize for bupropion, and it’s also marketed in formulations for smoking cessation as Zyban.

Understanding which brand name goes with a generic drug helps you translate prescriptions into real-world practice. Bupropion is the generic name for an antidepressant that is commonly sold under the brand Wellbutrin. The other brand names listed—Zoloft, Lexapro, and Paxil—are for different antidepressants (sertraline, escitalopram, and paroxetine, respectively). Wellbutrin is the trademark most people recognize for bupropion, and it’s also marketed in formulations for smoking cessation as Zyban.

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