Posted by Jerrympls on August 14, 2002, at 0:08:34
In reply to Meridia combined with Wellbutrin, posted by Whisker on August 13, 2002, at 23:14:23
You should know that Wellbutrin is NOT an SSRI nor is Meridia. Meridia blocks the reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin and Wellbutrin blocks the reuptake of noradrenaline, dopamine and to a small degree serotonin as well. Both are chemically unrelated to SSRIs like Prozac, Zoloft, etc.
I'm no doctor, but from what I know you'd experience problems with high blood pressure if you combined the two more so than a serotonin syndrome. It's unusual that the Wellbutrin doesn't help you with the compulsive eating - its action in the brain is very similar to Meridia and Wellbutrin is chemically related to an older appetite suppressant.
I would be careful and consult your doctor. Mixing meds like these can be dangerous.
Good luck.
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