Posted by smg0918 on September 16, 2003, at 4:00:52
I have GAD. I've taken Lexapro (5 mg) in the past, and while it worked on the anxiety, it left me absolutely exhausted and with no interest whatsoever in sex. I went off it after a few months. I now find myself wanting to go back on it, and my doctor has prescribed Wellbutrin to counter the side effects of the Lexapro.
A few questions: (1) Could my exhaustion and the sexual side effects from Lexapro be due to the dosage? Someone told me I might need to be taking 10 mgs v. 5 mgs. and that might counter the side effects. (2) I'm not depressed, so is it OK to drink moderately while on Lexapro and Wellbutrin? My husband and I really enjoy fine wine, and I don't want to give up that part of our lives. I know drinking is discouraged while on SSRIs because it is an anti-depressant, so because depression is not what I'm suffering from, is there any danger to a drink or two a few times a week? (3) Will Wellbutrin really help to counter the side effects of Lexapro? I'm hoping it's going to give me back some energy and interest in sex.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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