Treatment of Nicotine Dependence and Acute Depression
Major Depressive Disorder, Nicotine Dependence
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Major Depressive Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age at least 18 at the beginning of the study Smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day (1/2 pack) Meets DSM-IV criteria for major depressive episode Exclusion Criteria: Currently pregnant Currently breastfeeding Currently diagnosed with a seizure disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, congestive heart failure or diabetes mellitis History of a seizure, seizure disorder, significant head trauma or central nervous system tumor Family history of seizures Currently using intravenous drugs Currently using any drugs (marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, opiates, stimulants, etc.) on a daily basis Currently using any over-the-counter stimulants and anorectics (diet pills) Currently on fluoxetine (Prozac), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) or any other antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, theophylline, systemic steroids or levodopa Currently on NRT or bupropion (Zyban) Current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa Previous allergic response to fluoxetine, bupropion, or NRT Previous failed quit attempt using NRT and bupropion in combination Current suicidal ideation Current or past psychosis, mania/hypomania, or any other Axis I or Axis II psychiatric diagnosis other than major depression and nicotine dependence
Sites / Locations
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Bupropion