Key result
Bupropion and SSRIs had similar effectiveness for depression, but bupropion was associated with less nausea (RR 0.60), diarrhea, somnolence, and sexual dysfunction.
Why the study?
Does bupropion improve depression symptoms and reduce adverse effects compared to SSRIs in adults with depression?
Meta-Analysis
Double-blind
Does bupropion improve depression symptoms and reduce adverse effects compared to SSRIs in adults with depression?
Bupropion offers similar antidepressant efficacy to SSRIs but with a more favorable side effect profile, particularly regarding sexual dysfunction and gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Bupropion may be preferred to limit sexual dysfunction and GI effects; confirms comparable efficacy with better tolerability versus SSRIs.
Nieuwstraten et al. (2001) conducted a meta-analysis in depression. bupropion vs. selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) was evaluated on Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) and Clinical Global Impressions Scale for Improvement of illness (CGI-I). Bupropion and SSRIs had similar effectiveness for depression, but bupropion was associated with less nausea (RR 0.60), diarrhea, somnolence, and sexual dysfunction.
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