Posted by Simcha on August 7, 2001, at 7:48:44
In reply to Purpose of taking both Wellbutrin and Celexa?, posted by Joe Schmoe on August 7, 2001, at 6:15:43
Well, I'm on this mix with mixed results. I'd have to say that the Celexa has mellowed me out a bit. I'm less anxious and I'm more calm. The sexual side effects are less than when I was on Effexor alone. I see my pdoc today...
Also Wellbutrin is an SDRI (Selective Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor.) It makes more dopamine more available for the brain. The Celexa is an SSRI (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitor) It makes more seratonin more available to the brain. So as I understand it the two drugs inhibit different chemicals....
> Finally got to see a pdoc, she says Wellbutrin makes anxiety worse (I have SP) so she is considering adding Zoloft or Celexa to my Wellbutrin. She knows my concerns about weight gain and sexual problems on SSRIs. I am losing weight on Wellbutrin, even on merely 100 mg/day so I am loathe to give it up.
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> What are the effects of taking both Celexa and Wellbutrin? What will the Celexa do that the Wellbutrin won't?
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> I know Wellbutrin is supposed to help prevent sexual problems normal with SSRIs, but I am wondering if taking both will prevent weight gain as well, and in fact, what the benefit of the Celexa would be.
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