anyone taking Zoloft AND Wellbutrin?

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Registered: 12-19-2004
anyone taking Zoloft AND Wellbutrin?
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Sun, 12-19-2004 - 5:39pm
Hi. I am new to this board.
I have been on Zoloft (50 mg daily) for four years, much longer than I ever thought I would be. It worked great for me initially, totally controlled my anxiety (my main problem, not really depression), and I even lost 20 needed pounds once I got "control" of my self again. Well, recently, I feel like I did before I ever started the Zoloft. I have been extremely anxious, and worry constantly, and due to my excessive anxiety, I have been gaining weight.
I just spoke with my Dr. about it, and she suggesting adding Wellbutrin XL. She said she has been having good responses from patients doing this. I just assumed that increasing my Zoloft dose would help, but she wants me to try this first, and add some counceling (which I have never done, but know would help).
One of the risks of Wellbutrin is seizure, and it scares me! Even as remote a risk as it is, I am so nervous about it, yet I want SO badly to feel better again!
Has anyone ever used Wellbutrin with another med? Specifically, with Zoloft?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Karen
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 12-20-2004 - 7:48am

Hi Karen and Welcome to the board!


I personally haven't taken Wellbutrin though I was on Zoloft for 2 years.

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