Been taking Prozac for about 5 years. Feel like it wasn't working for me anymore. Doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, while I'm tapering off Prozac. My question is, since Wellbutrin is a medication enhancer, wouldn't that make tapering twice as hard. Its been a month, and I feel so sick with withdrawal. I got tinnitus, brain zaps, mood swings nausea sweating, shivers and I feel like I am trapped in my own body. Can't get in to see my doctor until the end of the month. What should I do? Benadryl is only helping me a little. Help
Interaction between Wellbutrin and Prozac?
Question posted by trayce-lu on 8 May 2021
Last updated on 8 May 2021 by masso
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Hang in there, you will get better, it a matter of time.
Interactions between your drugs
Major
buPROPion FLUoxetine
Applies to: Wellbutrin (bupropion), Prozac (fluoxetine)
Talk to your doctor before using buPROPion together with FLUoxetine. Combining these medications may increase the risk of seizures, which may occur rarely with either medication. In addition, buPROPion can increase the blood levels of FLUoxetine, which may increase other side effects. You may be more likely to experience seizures with these medications if you are elderly, undergoing alcohol or drug withdrawal, have a history of seizures, or have a condition affecting the central nervous system such as a brain tumor or head trauma. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol during treatment. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=440-203,1115-648
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