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Can Effexor XR and Wellbutrin SR be taken concurrently?
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Can Effexor XR and Wellbutrin SR be taken concurrently?
by jmhtexas, Aug 28, 2001 12:00AM
I have been taking 150mg of Effexor XR for about 5 months. Sometimes, especially on weekends, I get extremely lethargic.
I understand Wellbutrin doesn't pull you down as much; however, under most circumstances the Effexor controls depressive syptoms very well.
Can Effexor XR and Wellbutrin SR be taken concurrently? If so, what is the maximum recommended dosage for each drug?
Thanks,
jmhtexas
I understand Wellbutrin doesn't pull you down as much; however, under most circumstances the Effexor controls depressive syptoms very well.
Can Effexor XR and Wellbutrin SR be taken concurrently? If so, what is the maximum recommended dosage for each drug?
Thanks,
jmhtexas
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Aug 29, 2001 12:00AM
, Aug 29, 2001 12:00AM
Usually wellbutrin is adjunct to decrease sexual side effects from antideps.
but, sure. can combo both. would use short acting wellb (not SR). max dose
depends on ability to tolerate and MD's level of comfort! I've used W 200
mg/d with lower dose SSRI. I don't use much effexor, so can't say much about that. You should consult your doctor.
but, sure. can combo both. would use short acting wellb (not SR). max dose
depends on ability to tolerate and MD's level of comfort! I've used W 200
mg/d with lower dose SSRI. I don't use much effexor, so can't say much about that. You should consult your doctor.
I take both Effexor and wellbutrin. I take 450mg of wellbutrin sr and 37.5mg (for now) of effexor. I have been told that the recommended dossage should not exceed 450mg of wellbutrin sr due to the siezure increase.
Thanks for your comments. You are taking a low dosage of Effexor. Are you tapering off or do you find that dosage is sufficient when combined with Wellbutrin? Blue skies!