Posted by Christ_empowered on September 28, 2012, at 22:05:13
In reply to Re: prozac-wellbutrin, posted by phillipa on September 28, 2012, at 18:43:48
Never been on that combination. The SRI+wellbutrin combination is pretty standard. There have been a number of studies showing that adding in wellbutrin helps reduce side effects from SRI drugs. I don't know if there's any data showing an improved response in terms of symptoms, functioning, or quality of life, though.
I'm kind of curious as to why Prozac was chosen as the SRI. Prozac is a more energizing/akathisia-inducing SRI, and it has a long half-life. 20mgs is the old standard starting dose. Some people start at 10. Are you looking for a "lift" ?
I'm no pro, so I won't criticize or offer any advice. Just please keep an eye on your mood, and if you start feeling agitated, call somebody. Drug-induced akathisia, agitation, psychosis, mania, etc. can result in a hospital stay and all kinds of medical bills, not to mention a more severe diagnosis and exposure to all kinds of meds. I would imagine that, should you catch it early, you might be able to do something (taper the meds, take a tranquilizer, etc.) on an outpatient basis.
Has your doctor provided any benzodiazepines or perhaps a low-to-moderate dose atypical antipsychotic?
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