Posted by smg0918 on September 16, 2003, at 16:48:30
In reply to Re: Questions about Lexapro/Wellbutrin SR combination » smg0918, posted by Bob on September 16, 2003, at 4:35:52
> I don't think anyone can answer your questions conclusively, but if you haven't already realized it, psychopharmacology is a crap shoot in many cases. I personally am taking Celexa (Lexapro's dirty ancestor) and a dab of Welbutrin. I also experience serious apathy and fatigue, as do myriad others who take the SSRIs. However, I have depression, anxiety - the whole shebang. It's fortuitous that you don't have depression, but adding Welbutrin may exacerbate your anxiety, as it is an energizing drug. Like I said before though, no one knows what any one medecine will do in you personally, until you try it. You can only look at what it usually does in the general population. This couldn't be a more inexact science, I think.
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> So, in conclusion, I say try the Welbutrin. It won't take too long to see if it's worth it. It will most likely help with sex. The real question is whether it gives you energy without kindling your anxiety.
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> Good luck.Thanks for responding, Bob. My doctor has suggested I start off with the Lexapro for a week or two and when I feel as though the anxiety is better controlled to start the Wellbutrin then. Hopefully it will give me the energy the Lexapro takes away without bringing the anxiety back.
Thanks again.
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