Efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of pemoline dependence

Authors

  • B. Martín Morgado Psychiatry Department Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina Badajoz (Spain)
  • F. J. Vaz Leal Psychiatry Department Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina Badajoz (Spain); Psychiatric Area Medical School University of Extremadura Badajoz (Spain)
  • M. Bolívar Perálvarez Psychiatry Department Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina Badajoz (Spain)
  • J. A. Guisado Macías Psychiatry Department Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina Badajoz (Spain)

Keywords:

Bupropion, Substance abuse, Stimulants

Abstract

We present the case of a woman who requested psychiatric evaluation because she had been taking pemoline for six months at a dose between 100-150 mg/day, and was finding it difficult to discontinue taking this substance. Initiation of 300 mg/day of bupropion solved the patient’s dependence problem. We propose using antidepressants such as bupropion for the treatment of addictive behaviors due to central nervous system stimulants.

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Published

2007-07-01

How to Cite

Martín Morgado, B., et al. “Efficacy of Bupropion in the Treatment of Pemoline Dependence”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 35, no. 4, July 2007, pp. 277-8, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/891.

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 4 (2007)

Section

Clinical Note