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Posted by pab on August 7, 1998, at 11:35:32
Is it safe to add a little Zoloft (25mg/day) to a Wellbutrin regimen? Is the seizure risk much higher?
Posted by Matt on August 8, 1998, at 1:36:43
In reply to Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by pab on August 7, 1998, at 11:35:32
> Is it safe to add a little Zoloft (25mg/day) to a Wellbutrin regimen? Is the seizure risk much higher?
Usually the addition is the other way around--bupropion is added to the Z to help counteract sexual side effects, or to help counteract sedation. Why do you want to add Z to the W?
Matt
Posted by Levi on August 8, 1998, at 23:52:00
In reply to Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by pab on August 7, 1998, at 11:35:32
> Is it safe to add a little Zoloft (25mg/day) to a Wellbutrin regimen? Is the seizure risk much higher?
----------Safe enough!! They are quite different, and if one is not adequate, rather than switching, try augmenting. It's usually reversed - but there are studies and obviously numerious clinical siruation where the combination of Bruproprion and an SSRI has rendered positive results. It's worth a try, if you really feel that you need "more". As far asa seizures, opt for the Wellbutrin SR tablets - if you are not already taking them. If you take any benzodiazapines, you could also try going on a long acting one - like clonazepam, which significantly lowers the risk of sesures. Discuss everything with your Doc. Why Zoloft, and not another SSRI? It's basically a coin throw unless you have already had sucess with zoloft - but I think SSRI's are the most effective - but then again, everyones brain is going to respond differently to each one. How about Luvox? That needs more recognotion...
Posted by Duane Dollar on June 6, 1999, at 23:18:56
In reply to Re: Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by Matt on August 8, 1998, at 1:36:43
> > Is it safe to add a little Zoloft (25mg/day) to a Wellbutrin regimen? Is the seizure risk much higher?
> Usually the addition is the other way around--bupropion is added to the Z to help counteract sexual side effects, or to help counteract sedation. Why do you want to add Z to the W?
> Matt
My wife has been taking Z for over 12 months now with pretty good results. She has indometriosis and has to take birth control pills to stop the indo from spreading. The BC pills make her a little imbalanced so Z was prescribed. Her sexual drive dried up almost completely. Not only is it painful to have sex because of the indo, but her desire is missing as well. And we've only been married for 1 1/2 years. She stopped taking Z yesterday and starting taking W yesterday. Today, she has headaches, nausea, and overall feels horrible. We called the pharmacist who recommended waiting 7 days for Z to get out of her system then starting W.
What are your thoughts? We'd appreciate any feedback from you.
Duane
Posted by Margaret on June 14, 1999, at 21:18:39
In reply to Re: Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by Duane Dollar on June 6, 1999, at 23:18:56
I have been taking Zoloft and Tradrozone for three
years. Recently, Wellbutrin SR (3@150mg.) was
added to this list of drugs. Can you please tell
me of side effects of this combination. Might I
be experiencing some short term forgetfulness
from Wellbutrin?? I do plan on calling my doctor
in the morning.Is there a way a consumer can get information on
side effects to a consumer on-line? I've checked
PDR already.
Posted by Holly on June 23, 1999, at 19:44:23
In reply to Re: Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by Margaret on June 14, 1999, at 21:18:39
I too am taking the same exact three medications as Margaret. I was originally given Trazadone at 50mg at night and 100 mg of Zoloft. About 6 weeks later the dosage was increased to 100 mg at night and 150 mg of Zoloft. The Zoloft totally took away any sex drive I may have had. Six weeks later 75mg of Wellbutrin was added to my morning regime along with the Zoloft. And now, six weeks after that my Psychiatrist prescribed 150 mgs of Wellbutrin and The 150 mg of Zoloft to be taken at the same time. My friend seems to think I am taking an extraordinarily high amount of medications, and also mentioned the risk of seizures, which I haven't heard about. The bottom line is, I think I'm just now beginning to feel better. But my question is: Will I always have to take all these medications to feel "normal"? (I believe I've been suffering from severe depression for many years)
Posted by Kitezh on May 22, 2001, at 21:01:43
In reply to Re: Safe to mix Wellbutrin and Zoloft?, posted by Holly on June 23, 1999, at 19:44:23
I have been taking all three medications for awhile, and am very happy with the results. I take 300mg of Wellbrutin twice (2) a day (150mg in the morning and another 150mg in the afternoon), 150mg of zoloft (in the morning with the Wellbutrin), and 100mg of Trazadone at night. I couldn't be happier with the results. My depression has lifted, and I am able to accept life and feel as if I can do things with feeling despare, hopeless, and suicidial. It feels good to actually look forward to living. I am doing things, exploring new venues, and, in general, feel good. I know that this is a very heavy dosage, but I have been depressed most of my life, as I am discovering in therapy, and had no one to turn to for help. I hope this helps. Of course, it is very important that this be done under a psychiatrist's supervision.
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