Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 915207

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Safe to add Wellbutrin?

Posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 5:47:15

Hello,

I'm taking 45mg of Remeron and 100mg of Zoloft for depression and anxiety. I noticed som energy boost when I added Zoloft but disappeared after a few days, then I upped the dose to 100mg, same thing, energy boost for a week, then tired again. The same happened when I took Lexapro.
Should I continue increasing Zoloft dosage? I have an idea of adding Wellbutrin. But, I'm currently weaning myself off clonazepam, how safe would it be to add Wellbutrin regarding seizures? I have no history of seizures.

Thanks,
Mattias

Re: Safe to add Wellbutrin? » tensor

Posted by SLS on September 1, 2009, at 7:00:06

In reply to Safe to add Wellbutrin?, posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 5:47:15

Hi.

> I have an idea of adding Wellbutrin. But, I'm currently weaning myself off clonazepam, how safe would it be to add Wellbutrin regarding seizures? I have no history of seizures.

Great question!

Unfortunately, I don't have the answer for you. Yxibow might be able to give you some guidance.

Adding the Wellbutrin to Zoloft is a great idea. You would be taking the "Welloft" cocktail.

- Scott

Re: Safe to add Wellbutrin?

Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2009, at 10:43:51

In reply to Re: Safe to add Wellbutrin? » tensor, posted by SLS on September 1, 2009, at 7:00:06

It is a good question. What does your doc say did you ask him/her? Phillipa

Re: Safe to add Wellbutrin? » Phillipa

Posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 12:28:59

In reply to Re: Safe to add Wellbutrin?, posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2009, at 10:43:51

> It is a good question. What does your doc say did you ask him/her? Phillipa

I'm seeing him at thursday. Trying to figure out how to get more energy.

/Mattias

Increased risk..

Posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 12:37:18

In reply to Safe to add Wellbutrin?, posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 5:47:15

this book covers it:
http://books.google.se/books?id=WNPrYTQ6TjIC&pg=PA79&lpg=PA79&dq=benzodiazepine+withdrawal+and+bupropion&source=bl&ots=f8QTusQPMW&sig=XoXUC63bVceZ7FsKFbo3F4I4o9s&hl=sv&ei=RFqdSs_mDI2e_gbTk9nkAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=benzodiazepine%20withdrawal%20and%20bupropion&f=false

Re: Increased risk..

Posted by zana on September 1, 2009, at 16:32:44

In reply to Increased risk.., posted by tensor on September 1, 2009, at 12:37:18

Good question about Wellbutrin while you are doing a benzo taper. What about other meds that are energizing like provigil, which I take with pristiq, wellbutrin and remeron?
Good luck with your appointment.
Zana

Re: Increased risk.. » zana

Posted by tensor on September 2, 2009, at 4:26:22

In reply to Re: Increased risk.., posted by zana on September 1, 2009, at 16:32:44

> Good question about Wellbutrin while you are doing a benzo taper. What about other meds that are energizing like provigil, which I take with pristiq, wellbutrin and remeron?
> Good luck with your appointment.
> Zana
>

I have used Provigil a lot, and it works very well as long as my depression is not too severe. It's very likely I will start using it again.

/Mattias

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