Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 279055

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Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro

Posted by shadows721 on November 12, 2003, at 13:52:35

I have been on lexapro for 4 weeks. The sexual side effects were the worst that I have experienced from any medication. I asked the pdoc to prescribe Wellbutrin XL. I have felt very sick with nausea and dizziness. I haven't had any insomnia. I am the opposite. I want to sleep all day to avoid from feeling so sick. Has anyone benefited from Wellbutrin XL with lexapro?

 

Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro

Posted by Bill LL on November 13, 2003, at 9:21:36

In reply to Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro, posted by shadows721 on November 12, 2003, at 13:52:35

I think that adding Wellbutrin is worth a shot.

 

Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro

Posted by kat111303 on November 13, 2003, at 10:02:57

In reply to Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro, posted by Bill LL on November 13, 2003, at 9:21:36

what about adding lexapro to wellbutrin xl.. I took 10 mgs of lexapro yesterday for the first time about two hours later I was unbearable nauseas, vomitted & had to take a ativan to calm down.. I am still really nausea &N SPACED OUT TODAY.. Any advise Thanks

 

Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro

Posted by Mrs. R on November 13, 2003, at 13:10:13

In reply to Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro, posted by shadows721 on November 12, 2003, at 13:52:35

> I have been on lexapro for 4 weeks. The sexual side effects were the worst that I have experienced from any medication. I asked the pdoc to prescribe Wellbutrin XL. I have felt very sick with nausea and dizziness. I haven't had any insomnia. I am the opposite. I want to sleep all day to avoid from feeling so sick. Has anyone benefited from Wellbutrin XL with lexapro?
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I've been on Lexapro 10 mg for 6 weeks. The s/e were generally mild and disappeared after a few days. However, my libido completely disappeared and I found I was gaining weight uncontrollably.

Last week, my Dr. put me on 150mg of WellXL daily to counter these effects. The first thing it did was kill my appetite; I had to remind myself to eat. It also killed my cravings for sugar, something that has never happened in my 54 years. I've lost 3 lbs in the first week, feel energetic and wanting to do more walking/running. I also find myself 'thinking' about sex more. This has not yet translated into feeling a desire to initiate anything, but it has led to more feeling when my husband initiates.

The only downside: Constant whistling in my ears. I notice it gets better overnight and is worse in the morning about 1 hour after I take my meds. (Because I take other meds during the day, I take the ADs in the morning.) I'm really hoping this thing in my ears goes away soon.

Mrs. R


 

Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro

Posted by CraigD on November 14, 2003, at 23:18:08

In reply to Re: Does Wellbutrin XL help side effect from lexapro, posted by Mrs. R on November 13, 2003, at 13:10:13

I've added WB to Prozac and Celexa (essentially Lexapro) to return sexual desire and it seemed to have the opposite effect you'd expect from WB -- it made me sad, weepy, kinda sleepy/resigned both times.

Strangely, when I added WB to Serzone for energy/motivation, I got that in spades to the point that I couldn't concentrate to save my life


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