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The Effect of Buprenorphine and Bupropion in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependency and Craving

Jamshid Ahmadi

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 1–4 · Published 4 Aug 2015

10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19334

Abstract

Background: Methamphetamine dependency and abuse is a growing problem in the world. Objective: To compare efficacy of buprenorphine and bupropion in the treatment of methamphetamine craving in a single case. Results: Buprenorphine is more effective than bupropion in the treatment of methamphetamine craving. Discussion: This case indicates although both buprenorphine and bupropion could be beneficial in treating methamphetamine dependency and withdrawal craving, however, buprenorphine is much more effective than bupropion. Conclusion: To our knowledge there is not any report on buprenorphine use in the treatment of methamphetamine craving in Iran and other countries as well, therefore this case-study of an Iranian patient could represent the most innovative information.

Methamphetamine dependency craving bupropion buprenorphine

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