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jan 1, 1989 - FDA approval for first atypical antidepressant: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Description:

Specifically designed to treat MDD with the aim of improving efficacy and safety (though it turned out to be just as efficacious) (Hillhouse & Porter, 2015). It uniquely inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.

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Date:

jan 1, 1989
Now
~ 36 years ago