What do you know about adding Prozac to Wellbutrin regimen?!
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I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 300 mg. for a few months, and am in a new relationship (5 months). The WB has given me more energy, but I seem to be so anxious, and obsessed over my relationship, which is still going good, but has lost that zing--I think I am driving him nuts. I used to take Prozac, and it really shut up the "committe" in my head, but I didn't like how hard I had to work to have an orgasm. I am alsdo in Aa recovery, and seeing a psychologist twice weekly. We are getting to the bottom of some of my childhood motives for current behavior (bottomless love-pit)..but I am crying all the time, worried about everything to do with this relationship. Unable to concentrate on important things. Thinking of asking to combine Prozac with Wellbutrin. Maybe the Prozac will help with the head-chatter, and the Wellbutrin may combat any sexual side effects. I want to be HAPPY and serene, and not drive off a really nice man. We are planning on moving in together soon.
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Avoid wellbutrin if you can. There are way too many side effects. Take either prozac or zoloft. Zoloft is the best but you have to take enough. They have found that the old advice of "max 200 mg" is false. Some people are fine with 200 or more. Don't worry about orgasms. It sounds like not getting off is the least of your problems.
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Prozac and Wellbutrin are both stimulating anti-depressants and I would "think" it would be a little much to combine the two. The fact that you have more energy and you are developing some anxiety problems it might actually be an idea to think about cutting back on the Wellbutrin. Talking to your doctor about it would be the best thing though and make sure you communicate openly.
I take both Wellbutrin and Prozac, and have found the combo of the two to be better than either alone. The Wellbutrin really counteracts that "flat" feeling of the Prozac, but unfortunatley not the sexual side effects. My boyfriend of 9 months is still adjusting to it, and while not happy about it, understands. Ultimatly he is more concerned and happier with my well-being than the sexual part of our relationship, not to mention the drunken nightmare he had to deal with on a daily basis.
So I think you should give it a try and see if there are any positive effects. If not, your doctor can always take you of the Prozac.
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