A patient diagnosed with depression is interested in smoking cessation. The physician would most likely prescribe which antidepressant that also aids in smoking cessation?
Explanation
• Bupropion is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) used to treat depression, adult ADHD, and nicotine addiction.
• Bupropion activates the dopamine receptors in the nucleus accumbens (the reward center).