Posted by Simcha on September 24, 2001, at 7:37:42
In reply to Re: Augmenting Effexor with Wellbutrin: a reprise » DebbieLynn, posted by pellmell on September 19, 2001, at 11:03:12
My pdoc had to add Celexa to my Wellbutrin to keep me grounded. I switched from Effexor to Wellbutrin because my libido was nil on Effexor. Effexor was great for my depression but terrible for my sex life. Now I can have some sex in my life and I am not depressed.. Not bad. Not perfect but much better..... ;-)
> Debbie,
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> Thanks; your response was helpful.
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> Taking clues from you and others on this site, I've dropped down to 75mg Effexor XR and kept with the 150mg Wellbutrin SR in the afternoon.
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> I've feeling a whole lot more energetic, clearheaded and self-aware, but unfortunately those Wellbutrin side-effects are coming on again: irritability and anxeity mostly. Fortunately I think the Effexor is mitigating them a bit, because so far they're a lot milder than they were when I tried it alone. Hopefully I'll be able to ride them out this time.
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> If this mix doesn't resolve my symptoms, I'm thinking about talking to my pdoc about switching back to Prozac from Effexor or giving Celexa a try. An SSRI alone isn't good for me. They make me feel better, but it's at the expense of motivation and self-awareness. Hopefully he won't be irritated that I've taken matters into my own hands, but I think I've had enough of the monotherapy blues.
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> JohnL makes anafranil sound quite tempting, but even though it's "dirt cheap" it isn't approved by the FDA and therefore still a whole lot more than my $10 copay.
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> So anyway, thanks again.
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> Until next time,
> -pm
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