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Atypical Antidepressants

Atypical antidepressants are used to treat depression and aid in smoking cessation. They work by balancing out certain chemicals, like dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain to elevate mood and decrease nicotine cravings.

Why are atypical antidepressants prescribed?

  1. Depression (100%)
  2. Smoking Cessation (0%)

Key takeaways

Atypical antidepressants are used to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder, and more. These medications work by affecting various neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. This is thought to improve your mood and reduce anxiety. Atypical antidepressants come as oral pills. Examples include bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, Aplenzin, Forfivo XL), trazodone, and vortioxetine (Trintellix).

Prices for popular Atypical Antidepressants medications
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Bupropion XL (Wellbutrin XL) is a moderately priced drug used to treat depression. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic forms. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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trazodone

as low as$7
Trazodone is an inexpensive drug used to treat depression. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. Trazodone is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic trazodone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin SR) is used to treat depression. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic bupropion sr is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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bupropion

as low as$8
BUPROPION treats depression. It increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called NDRIs.
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Auvelity

as low as$10
Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) is used to treat major depressive disorder. It is only available as a brand name drug. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
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Trintellix

as low as$10
Trintellix (vortioxetine) is used to treat depression. Trintellix is an atypical antidepressant which works by balancing out cetain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine. The most common form of Trintellix is a 10mg tablet. It is also available as a 5mg tablet and a 20mg tablet. There are currently no generic alterantives for Trintellix. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons, manufacturer programs, or cash prices may be lower.
Zyban (bupropion extended-release) is an atypical antidepressant used as an aid in smoking cessation. Bupropion is also the active ingredient in Wellbutrin, which is used to treat depression. Both Zyban and Wellbutrin are available as generic bupropion, but may not be substituted for each other.
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nefazodone

as low as$44
NEFAZODONE treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood.
BUPROPION treats depression. It increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called NDRIs.
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Raldesy

as low as$376
Raldesy is part of the Atypical Antidepressants class and treats Depression. Atypical antidepressants are used to treat depression and aid in smoking cessation. They work by balancing out certain chemicals, like dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain to elevate mood and decrease nicotine cravings. Raldesy is only available as a brand name drug.
BUPROPION treats depression. It increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called NDRIs.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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