anyone taking Zoloft AND Wellbutrin?
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anyone taking Zoloft AND Wellbutrin?
| 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
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

Hi Karen and Welcome to the board!
I personally haven't taken Wellbutrin though I was on Zoloft for 2 years.
*hugs