Lexapro no longer seems effextive. no motivation, just general blah. I am not depressed about anything in particular-Depression runs in my family! I am presently taking Vyvanse for ADHD(70mg). I am concerned about taking all 3 of these meds together. I am 49 yrs. old and I am concerned only because I am a teacher. Concerned about patience with children & lack of sleep.
I am getting ready to have Wellbutrin added to 20mg of Lexapro after complaing to my doctor?
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- 15 Jun 2010 by kbergeron60
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- 20 Mar 2018
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- lexapro, wellbutrin, depression
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Just a warning wellbutrin when using generic can have bad side effects I have found even though brand is more expensive it will make you feel better and maybe save you withdraw if you think it is too much with the side effects and cost you less in the long run because you will not have to switch to something else good luck barb
I took Wellbutrin for a few weeks. It worked well for depression, however, it caused horrible panic attacks and I could not sleep! I believe this med works on the norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine centers of the brain. It may cause insomnia. It may cause you to be more interested in life in general.
Good luck to you!
also a side effect of the generic brand
I agree about Melatonin! I forgot that I took it for a few weeks. It does help with insomnia. Sure hope you are sleeping better. Also, you night want to try "sleepy time tea", it tastes like shite, but friends say it really works! Best wishes to you, hang in there.
I have been on wellbutrin brand and generic for several years. I also take prozac. I dont recall any bad side effects and it definately helped my depression and energy level. If and when I have trouble sleeping I take melatonin. You can buy that at almost any department store. Stay in contact with your Dr because it seemed like 2-3 weeks before I saw any results. Good luck and don't give up.
Are you still taking the wellbutrin? I was on 150mg sr (generic) for 1 month and then just last Fri. I was upped to 150mg sr in am and then 150mg sr 8hrs or so later. I am still exhausted most of the time, how much time do you think it will take before I notice anything? I am still crying a lot also, but things are VERY stressful right now! I am getting tired of waiting and hoping to feel better. I asked about the generic compared to the name brand and my dr. didn't feel it was any different, and you? I will add you as a friend, I would like to talk to you more about this, if you don't mind. Thanks
I would love to add you as a friend. You can never have too many in this state of mind. I have been on wellbutrun (brand and generic) whichever the pharmacy fill. I take 450 mg in the morning 300 of which is ER. They both work well for me and it took about 2-3 weeks before I realized I actually was feeling better and the crying spells ceased. I'm here if you need to talk.
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Faith if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. If I show you my faith with my works, then show me your faith without works. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. By works was faith made perfect? Believe God ask him to calm your storm, help you to take only what is good. Give you a mind what to take and what not to take. When you awake in the morning you will feel in your heart what to do, because you prayed about it and feel your answer with your heart. Let him that lack wisdom ask him that giveth wisdom and with all thy gettting get understanding and knowledge. (from preaches)
PreachesI belielve in God amd have faith in him. I do also believe that all the modern medicine in the world may not cure what's bothering someone. It is a proven, scientific fact that the body, mind and spirit are much more productive after having a good night's sleep,I have asked God to calm my storms as there have many. Prayer is wonderful, but it looks like this person is going to need some rest and relief from depression. Everything in moderatin. I drink warm milk w/ a little cinnamon at night and try to relax by doing some deep beathing before going to bed, works for me. Put worry to sleep at night with the body. Fall Queen
Thanks Fall Queen I pray that something was said to encourage our friend.
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I have been taking wellbutrin generic with lexapro for a while now, started on the brand name first. I found that the longer I took wellbutrin generic the side effect wore off. I have plenty of energy. I am currently taking bupropion ext-rel 375mg, and lexapro 20mg. Just like you though I have been prescribed venlafaxine and I am concerned about taking all 3 of these meds.
The Wellbutrin is very expensive. My insurance do not want to cover it. It was costing me $600.00 for 90 pills 3 months supply. For 6 Pills it was costing me $40.00 ($6.00 + tax per pill.) Generic cost me $20.00 for 90 pill/3 months supply.
I started on Lexapro (escitalopram 10mg) for generalized anxiety disorder, and was doing great. It literally changed my life. Then, my grandmother died and my best friend wound up in a coma. I started having major panic attacks. My doctor gave me a one time script for Xanax (alprazolam .25 mg) to take as needed for the panic attacks. It only helped a little. She preferred to double my dose of lexapro to 20 mg rather than continue with the controlled substance. The Lexapro 20 mg didn’t help as much as the Xanax/Lexapro combo did. Then, within three month of being on the 20 mg Lexapro I gained 20 lbs! So my doctor switched me from Lexapro to Wellbutrin (Bupropion XL 150 mg) because it is “weight neutral”, and added Xanax and increased it to .50 mg. The Wellbutrin made my anxiety WORSE.
I know this is an old post, but it's actually what I'm going through now. I've been taking Lexapro for yrs but it stopped working I was also feeling blah. My doctor added WellbutrinXL 150 for a couple months and recently she change the dosage to 300. I've noticed more hand tremors with this combo and more after it went up to 300XL. Have you had any side effects with this combo? How are you feeling?
I've been on Lexapro for over 10 years and it has stopped working for me also. My Doctor recently added Wellbutrin XL. I started out on 75MG for 2 weeks and then increases the dosage to 150MG. I have high anxiety since moving up. I'm going to ride it out though because I think this combination will help me. I was on Wellbutrin several years ago and it really helped. I find that taking the Wellbutrin XL in the morning with food and taking the Lexapro in the late afternoon has helped the most. I also have a prescription for Xanax until the side effects subside. If needed I will move up to 300 MG of Wellbutrin but I'm going to give the 150 MG 4-6 weeks to work. I just moved up to 150 4 days ago. I'll keep you posted. Are you feeling any better?

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Ok, will do! Thanks so much. i will make sure not to get generic!
Also, I’m a substitute teacher and I was afraid to take and sub jobs while just on the Wellbutrin because my anxiety spiked, but the combo of Lexapro and Wellbutrin keeps me feeling level and I have been working without any issues.