Is auvelity an ssri?

Is Auvelity an SSRI, and what class is it?

No. Auvelity is not an SSRI. It is a combination drug made of dextromethorphan and bupropion. [1]

Why it’s sometimes compared to antidepressants like SSRIs

Auvelity is used to treat major depressive disorder, so it’s in the broader category of antidepressant medicines. But its mechanism is different from SSRIs (which selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake). Auvelity instead combines:
- Bupropion, which affects norepinephrine and dopamine (not serotonin reuptake), and
- Dextromethorphan, which acts on glutamate-related pathways. [1]

What that means for “SSRI-like” side effects or interactions

Because Auvelity is not an SSRI, you would not assume it has the same interaction profile or side-effect pattern as SSRI drugs purely based on that label. If you’re asking for specific risks (for example, serotonin syndrome or sexual side effects), tell me which medication you’re comparing it with and I can narrow it down.

Source

1. https://www.drugs.com/auvelity.html