James Heck received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Harvard University in 1976 after working four years in the laboratories of Professor Robert B. Woodward.
Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug bupropion. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Zyban. Applies to bupropion: oral tablet, oral tablet extended release, oral tablet extended release 12 hr, oral tablet extended release 24 hr.
Buproprion's manufacturer sells the drug under a third name, as well: Zyban, a drug marketed to help people quit smoking. The medication is available in immediate release (75 and 100 mg tablets) and sustained release (100 and 150 mg) formulas (sold as Wellbutrin SRÂ®). It's not clear why Wellbutrin works to reduce depressive symptoms. Chemically, it's not related to any other major antidepressant.