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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Welbutrin XL with Zoloft?
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Welbutrin XL with Zoloft?
by cjweaver, Mar 13, 2004 12:00AM
I have been reading some of the post and am a bit concerned. I am a single mom, full time student with a full time job- Busy. A few weeks ago I went to see my Dr. because I had a what seemed like a sinus infection. During my vist her perscribed in addition to my antibiotics Welbutrin XL (150mg) and Zoloft (50mg)and stated that they would help me keep up with my very busy life- seemed great so I started taking them... I have since had no major side effects and really can't see much of a difference- my biggest concern is that to my knowledge I have never been diagnosed with depression, and can't say that despite my full and chaotic life I feel bad. Is there some other use for these medications? Is there a reason to perscribe them together? and I suppose finally in what way do they relate to me. This is the first time I have ever taken any for of anti-deppressant and it makes me rather nervous. Any information or reccomendations that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
In my view these medications are over prescribed, and your case is a good example since you are not suffering from anxiety, depression or an obsession. This is no other reason to prescribe these medications, so I suggest you query your doctor carefully about why, and think of not taking them until you have a good reason to do so.
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any of the SSRI's? (Wellbutrin, Zoloft...?)