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Bupropion-nortriptyline

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{{Drugswitch
| from = bupropion
| to = nortriptyline
| stop =
* Gradually reduce dosage of bupropion to a maximum of 150 mg/ day.
* When a dosage of 150 mg/day is reached, stop administration.
| start =
* '''Day 1-3:''' start administration of nortriptyline in a low dosage of 25 mg/day.
* '''Day 4:''' increase dosage of nortriptyline to 50 mg/day and continue slowly increasing the dosage depending on the condition of the patient.
| info =
* Bupropion slows the metabolism of nortriptyline by CYP2D6.
* Caution is necessary at the start of administration of nortriptyline. }}
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