My psychiatrist prescribed both at once.
AnswerNo they should not be taken togetherwhy not?
Cymbalta and Lexapro have SIMILAR BUT NOT EXACTLY THE SAME mechanism of action [MEANING: these active ingredients illicit the same response and the enzymes attach to the same receptors (receivers) that prevents the serotinin from leaving the brain]. Cymbalta is an SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) and Lexapro an SSRI (Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Serotonin is "BELIEVED" (not certain) to lack from people who are clinically depressed and norepi has "significant" correlation with depression as well (LOW NOREPI in the brain results to DEPRESSION). Cymbalta and Lexapro both have positive responses in preventing the escape of SEROTONIN from the brain. The only difference is Cymbalta also inhibits/stops the escape of norepi from the brain and Lexapro ONLY prevents serotonin reuptake (removal from brain receptors). The probability of an overdose from these antidepressants is extremely high and can lead to 'serotonin syndrome; too much serotonin which can be fatal (nausea,coma then death). Because both drugs are preventing serotonin from leaving the brain and therefore an accumulation of serotonin in the brain receptors. Only your MD can determin the OPTIMUM strength (the highest strength of the meds. to achieve therapeutic goals without being toxic) of antidepressants. ALSO, if your MD can justify why he's giving you both meds to the insurance, it will be covered by insurance. This will definitely be reviewed prior to approval of claim. These types of drug interactions alerts your insurance and stops them from paying the claim. You may end up paying for either or both your meds out of pocket.
As long as you need to take them... patients will generally stay on the medications for 6-12 months *after* resolution of depression symptoms. Patients with recurring bouts of depression may stay on them longer (sometimes for life).
abilify and wellbutrin together
Wellbutrin and Lexapro work on different brain chemistries. Wellbutrin works on the dopamine while Lexapro works on Seratonin. Ten mg of Lexapro is a small dose. Wellbutrin can be taken twice a day to prolong its efficacy in conjunction with the Lexapro taken once. This is a standad therapy.
No. They are SSRIs and work on the nervous systems where statins work in the liver and metabolism of lipids.
maybe. lexapro causes nausea. wellbutrin may help side effects. call your dr!
A combination of Wellbutrin Xl + Lexapro + Lunesta + Lamictal+ Requip + Imitrex doesn't have any adverse reports returned. The system used has 1.2MM reports for 22K drugs. Source: www.ehealthme.com
due to the fact i have been on both and had a lot of intestinal problems with Lexapro, I would definantly get off it and stay on the Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin is usually more well tolerated.
WHEN I WAS ON WELLBUTRIN AND LEXAPRO, THE WELLBUTRIN HAD TO BE STOPPPED =AS I WAS STUTTERING SO I STOPPED IT ANNNND NO MORE STUTTERING. SO AFER BEVFAINTING SPELLS I QUIT COMPLETELY. BEV
The pharmacist would know best. I've heard that the use of the two together can cause a very dangerous state that some compare with the dream-like state associated with ambien.
effexor and zoloft they are all (ssri) drugs wellbutrin is not it works in a different way
My doctor has me taking Wellbutrin and Celexa (citolapram) and they work well together
Yes, but your Dr. would need to tell you if it's safe for "You" to mix them.
I recently switched from Cymbalta to Welbutrin. Cymbalta is similar to Lexapro. I started the transition by halving my Cymbalta dose while starting Welbutrin. This went on for a week, then I discontinued the Cymbalta and took only Welbutrin. Of course, the best answer to this question is to follow your doctor's orders.