Posted by MrBill on August 16, 2000, at 14:43:20
In reply to wellbutrin and prozac added today and college?, posted by amyw on August 14, 2000, at 20:32:31
Amy:
I am in a similar position. I was taking effexor but it ran out of gas. Added prozac and wellbutrin and getting off the effexor 75 mg/day. I have found prozac itself very beneficial. More calming, better focus, and more social. In my first few days on wellbutrin (300 mg),
it has provided energy and drive. Some side effects (e.g. dry mouth), but minor. However, even the energy may be a side effect, which along with other symptoms, may disappear over time. That is, the real benefit may be as an antidepressant. Biochemically the combination makes sense in that prozac is specific to serotonin, while wellbutrin appears to have a minor effect on norepinepherine and dopamine levels. While none of my business, I can understand your son's anxiety in stabilizing before college, which is stressful enough. I guess I would go for the minimal dose of each so that he is acclimated, then increase as needed once he gets established. Good luck to the both of you.Bill
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