Can you take 40 mg of lexapro and 15 mg of adderall xr?
Yes. You can actually take up to 40mg a day. I was on 30mg/daily for about 5 months. It made me gain a ton of weight, but it helped tremendously.
What is the street value of Wellbutrin?
If you mean buying it on the street to abuse, it doesn't do anything but cause a seizure and probably paranoia. But if you mean what does it cost, I pay $0.47 a pill for Wellbutrin SR 150 mg, I live in BC, Canada.
How does lexapro and Wellbutrin work together?
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.
What is the herbal equivalent to Wellbutrin?
None. Xanax is prescription benzodiazepine. No herbal supplement will give you the same feeling. There is a product called herbal xanax, but it is nothing like the prescription pill. You can try Kava-Kava root or Valerian Root to help you sleep/relieve anxiety. My favorite way to take Valerian is in the tea brand name Sleepy Time EXTRA (Blue box. Found at trader joes, or your local health food store)
Can you take Tylenol cold and sinus night time and Wellbutrin?
Short answer: yes, they can safely be combined in full, normal doses.
Advil Cold and Sinus is ibuprofen (NSAID analgesic) with pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine (nasal decongestant; the active ingredient in Sudafed), and Tylenol PM is acetaminophen (analgesic) with diphenhydramine (sleep aid; the active ingredient in Benadryl). Combining ibuprofen and acetaminophen is a little redundant, but perfectly safe. Both also have no significant reaction with either diphenhydramine or pseudoephedrine. Some people do report different reactions to both diphenhydramine and pseudoephedrine: some people are sedated by both, and some report excitability. Be sure to note your personal reactions for future reference.
Note that you'd probably save some money and take fewer unneccesary drugs by purchasing generic versions of each drug separately -- ibuprofen, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine. The first two are for pain (you can opt for the one you prefer), the third is for insomnia, and the fourth is for nasal congestion. That way, you can take only what you need.
Can you take Wellbutrin and birth control pills together?
Hello,
Unfortunately I am not familiar with Wellbutrin. But I would recommend that you speak to your prescriber or pharmacist before taking prescribed medication with birth control.
I have attached a link for Wellbutrin, which should hopefully give you some more information about this medication.
Can you cut Wellbutrin in half?
If it is regular xanax yes you can but check with your pharmacist 1st. But if it is Xanax XR or ER you can not. XR/ER stands for extended release. Extended-release medications should never be cut, chewed, crushed or dissolved. In most cases, tampering with the tablet damages the mechanism by which the medication is released and you could end up with an overdose because too much is released into your system at once
What are Wellbutrin sideeffects?
The first few days on 150 mgs twice per day kept me up until 3 in the morning and I had bad dreams. Otherwise I think it's a godsend. It's helped my depression without that numb, apathetic feeling you get from other medications. I've since quit smoking. It still keeps me up at night but it's slowly getting better. I find that going to the gym helps my sleep patterns. Do not consume lots of alcohol with Wellbutrin. I'd say 2 drinks max or you'll be toast.
AnswerWellbutrin is used specifically for bipolar patients, but it has been found to be affective in helping smokers stop smoking.NOTE: Many of the common side effects should go away within 6 - 8 weeks.
WELLBUTRIN SIDE EFFECTS:
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS ARE Abdominal pain; constipation; decreased appetite; dizziness; dryness in mouth; increased sweating; nausea or vomiting; trembling or shaking; agitation and anxiety; trouble in sleeping and weight loss (unusual.)
LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS ARE Blurred vision; change in sense of taste; drowsiness; feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat; frequent need to urinate and an unusual feeling of well-being; buzzing or ringing in ears; headache (severe); skin rash, hives or itching.
RARE SIDE EFFECTS ARE Confusion; extreme distrust; fainting; false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things are not that are not there); seizures (convulsions), especially with higher doses; trouble in concentrating.
OVERDOSE EFFECTS ... NOTIFY DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY! Fast heartbeat; allucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); loss of consciousness; nausea; seizures (convulsions) or vomiting.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS NOT LISTED ABOVE MAY ALSO OCCUR IN SOME PATIENTS. IF YOU NOTICE ANY OTHER EFFECTS, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you experience even some of more common side effects see your doctor as soon as possible and he/she can lower or increase the dose of this medication or change the patient onto another medication.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble Answers.com, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Wellbutrin. It may increase your risk of seizures.
How should you stop taking wellbutrin?
as with all anxiety or depression you need to slowly drop mg until you can drop all together. taking by half,cut pill numbers or cut the pills in half or quarters. that's how i got off them.
Is it okay to take Darvocet and Wellbutrin together?
Funny I should stumble upon this question. I have been taking Darvocet for approximately 3 years. I have a crooked spine which causes me daily back, neck and head pain. It's not bad enough yet for me to have surgery, but bad enough that I'm not benefiting from physical therapy. Therefore, Darvocet has been a life-saver for me.
I also suffer from mild "seasonal affective disorder". Around the beginning to middle of September (when the weather starts to get colder), I fall into a complete slump. Unable to get motivated, I feel like staying in bed all day. I also get rapid panic attacks at the onset of the changing of the seasons. Last year, my doctor prescribed Prozac for the S.A.D., and said that I could take it for the winter months and discontinue it once the fall and winter months were over. This worked wonders for me, and I continued using it until the end of April. The only downside to this was that I experienced a significantly decreased libido.
With fall rolling around again, I found myself back into the same slump as last year. I went to my doctor and asked him if there was something similar to Prozac that wouldn't affect my libido as much. He prescribed Lexapro. He did say that while this drug may also lower my libido, it shouldn't be as bad as the Prozac because the usual needed dosage is much lower.
I asked him how the Lexapro and Darvocet would mix, and he said that I shouldn't have a problem with the two as long as I'm not abusing either drug (i.e., taking too much Darvocet just to get "high". Which I don't.)
One of my main concerns with taking the Darvocet and an anti-depressant was the risk of "serotonin syndrome". It's when too much serotonin is released into the bloodstream, causing a whole range of unpleasant symptoms. I asked him about this as well, and he said that almost ALL of the cases of serotonin syndrome came from people who severely abuse medication, and that these two medications will not cause this when taken as directed.
I know I'm rambling, but I always like to read the detailed responses to questions when looking things up, so I tend to get pretty detailed with my answers.
The Lexapro so far has worked wonders for me as well, without the decreased libido. I've been taking it with the Darvocet and have had no umpleasant side effects. I hope the Lexapro works for you, too! Takes a few weeks, but it really does start to help...A LOT! Just take the Darvocet and Lexapro at prescribed levels and you should do just fine on it!
Is restavit and Lexapro taken together dangerous?
Yes of course, i am on 15mg lexapro and 15mg mirt going up to 30mg next week
Lexapro is an ssri while mirt is NaSSA Anti Depressent
How safe is taking Strattera Wellbutrin XL Cymbalta together?
I would not advise taking this combo. and if it was all from the same doc. then i would use caution. All three meds deal with the blocking of the reuptake of norepinephrine.
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Will taking Wellbutrin and Xanax together hurt you?
Tmoxicillin slows down the metabolism rate of wellbutrin. That means that after a while of taking both of them, there becomes a buildup of wellbutrin in your system and this can cause problems or in my case a seizure on the 10th day of taking them both. Bad idea.
If your bupropion came in a prescription bottle from a pharmacy, there should be a discard date on the bottle, telling you how long your medication is good until. This date is at most a year after you bought your prescription, though it may be shortdated. The "discard after" date is usually located in smaller letters around the "refill" information.
If your prescription came in what is called a "stock bottle", the expiration date is always next to the lot number, usually located on the far side of the label.
Is Wellbutrin the same kind of drug as Adderall?
Two different trade names for the same drug : Bupropion
Will taking Wellbutrin with Zoloft help to lose the weight gained from Zoloft?
My experience with Wellbutrin was yes, it helped me lose weight that I had gained on other anti-depressants. I had been taking EFFEXOR for a long time and kept gaining weight. I was switched to Celexa and told that it shouldn't make me gain weight. I continued to gain weight on the Celexa. I also had sexual side effects. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin. I had gained 20 lbs. since starting SSRI's. Once I stopped taking those and switched to Wellbutrin, I lost 10 lbs. easily. The other 10 I had to work at to take off, but it came off! On the SSRI's it seemed like no matter what I did to lose weight it wouldn't work. Hope this helps!
Can Wellbutrin cause weight loss?
I might say that exercise is only the best way to prevent weight gain. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, other mental/mood disorders, and smoking cessation. Despite taking such medicine, I suggest you follow a proper Nutrition Rich Meal to lose weight and develop a daily workout routine in order to get your desired body.
What would hppe if you snorted lamictal?
Read this link before you do something stupid and make the choice to snort an anti-convulsant. I have a few choice words for those who would be dumb enough to snort this drug but I am just going to hold my peace.
The above answer is a good one. Doing this would be stupid.
What is the shelf life of Wellbutrin?
Most prescription drugs do not have a "shelf life" they just begin to lose potency over time. The FDA requires that Zoloft have an expiration date in order to ensure that the patients use the drugs during its strongest potency.
Can Wellbutrin and Lexapro be taken together?
I have taken Wellbutrin and Lexapro together everyday for the past 4 years and have had no problems at all. I initially took just Wellbutrin but after about 6 months started having anxiety so my doctor also added Lexapro which was the trick. Although, it may seem strange to be on 2 anti-depressants these two were given to me and was great!
AnswerWhile all medications can have side effects, if your doctor wants you to use those two medications it's because of a problem that he thinks can be solved with that combination. Using the two meds together can be effective for some people. The side effects do not affect all people, that part depends on your body chemistry and even if you do have side effects, reports are that they go away after going off the meds.In general, it's better to do what the doctor suggests, especially when anxiety and depression are involved.
AnswerBOTH medications are antidepressants but in a different class. IF you were prescribed both of them by different doctors, I would definitely check with the doctor or pharmacist. I would still ask even if they were prescribed by the same doctor; it never hurts to question prescriptions you are given. And as I always say, ask your pharmacist for a print-out of the medications. The print-outs have a great deal of information about the drugs including drug/drug interactions, drug/food interactions, it explains exactly what the drug is and how it should be used, just about everything and anything you need to know and then some. It also warns about reactions with over-the-counter drugs, which many people forget to take into consideration. BE SAFE....ASK QUESTIONS.
AnswerMy mom's Dr. Just Prescribed her Lexapro to supplement the 300mg Wellbutrin XL a couple days ago. The Lex takes care of the serotonin and the Wellbutrin re-uptakes the dopamine and the norepeinephrine. Yeah it's gonna totally give your little engine a rehall. In theory, it takes care of all the main factors contributing to depression, but you really never know what chemicals you need and which ones need not be messed with. It's trial and error, dude. The scientific method applied. I hope it works for mama, the lady is in a rut.
AnswerThe answer to this question is YES, Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Lexapro can be taken together. There is no negative interaction. Strangely, the addition of Wellbutrin to Lexapro is said to reverse some of the latter's tendency to interfere with erection, libido, and orgasm in males (and Lexapro is BAD in this respect). The normal dose of Wellbutrin after titrating up from 150mg is 300mg, preferably in the XL (released gradually over time) form, and the Lexapro is normally one 10mg tab QD. I have seen these two meds prescribed together this way but I have not checked with the patients to see if it helped (problem was sexual s/e on the Lexapro). More common for sexual s/e in males is simply a prescription for Viagra. These two antidepressants do inhibit the reuptake of two different neurotransmitters as someone above wrote, but the actual effect of the two meds together is subjective and will be slightly different for everyone. Two antidepressants do not give you twice the antidepressant effect, but may result in a slightly better antidepressant effect, with fewer sexual s/e or reduced anxiety. Fortunately, you can test-drive this combo safely and see what it does for you. Generally, Wellbutrin has mild caffeine-like effects which some pt's like, but others feel it increases their anxiety. It has no sexual s/e. Lexapro does not have the caffeine-like side effects and is supposed to reduce anxiety as well as depression, but it interferes with male sexual function to a greater extent than its maker lets on. Based on what male patients have told me, my guess is that sexual dysfunction is an issue in at least 50% of male pt's taking an SSRI. But the answer to your question is YES, they can be safely taken together. You won't get an adverse reaction like you would combining SSRI's and MAOI's, or MAOI's and tyramine, or even certain SSRI's with other SSRI's.
AnswerI have been taking 10mg Lexpro for three years, and about 3 months ago was put on 150mg wellbutrin XL to counter sexual side effects, most notably lower libido, but most frustratingly, lack of ability to orgasm. There has been some improvement in my mood and activity, and there is a definite change in libido, but the inability to orgasm has again returned. Along with those side effects, I have suffered from headache, transient nausea, muscle cramping and increased tinitus. From other boards I have read, this seems to be side effects from Lexapro, and also Lexapro withdrawal. I want to discontinue the Lexapro, but stay on the Wellbutrin for now. Has anyone done this? I plan a fairly lengthy taper, but I definitely don't want to be on it anymore. It did its job very well, as it stopped my GAD and panic attacks almost immediately and I haven't had a PA for three years, but I can't take the other side effects, especially the sexual effects anymore. I would rather have an occasional panic attack than be asexual right now.EDIT:
Why is female libido never mentioned? Lexapro (and most anti-depressants) do the same exact thing for females as they do for males. It is as though female libido is not as important as whether or not a man can get it up.
In my experience, Wellbutrin is a fantastic addition to if not replacement for antidepressants in regards to sex drive and the feeling of numbness you tend to get when taking antidepressants.
I have GAD, panic attacks, and depression...I have been on lexapro for a year and a half...take the smallest dose you can for sexual side effects for this drug. After a while of being on lexapro I have seen the sexual side effects somewhat subside...I was prescribed wellbutrin but haven't taken it yet for an extra oomph and to quit smoking. but I read the two can have interactions. I still am going to take the two and ride it out to see what happens...but as far as female libido at first I wasn't getting aroused at all then no orgasm but with time (and a little effort and patience!) I am somewhat back to my old self and can have orgasms and I want to have sex...also I just got off birth control about 4 months ago and since getting off the pill my libido climbed a little...hope this helps..good luck
AnswerI had 150mg of Wellbutrin added to my daily Lexapro dosage in January and I was amazed at the results. I had had serious problems with anorgasmia for years and after a month on Wellbutrin, things improved a great deal. After a while, my doctor agreed to let me slowly taper off of Lexapro. I've been on straight Wellbutrin now for five months. I do tend to get a bit more emotional than I am used to but I'm beginning to realize that this might actually be a good thing. When I was on Lexapro, I almost never laughed or cried about anything!I should also add that in addition to moving to Wellbutrin, I did some research on supplements to help combat anxiety. I now take a vegetarian multivitamin, evening primrose oil, Omega 3, and L-Theanine with my daily medication. I have not had any problems with anxiety since I started this regimen.
Answer(Sorry for my poor English; I'm french). My doctor prescribed me 300 mg of Wellbutrin, for 1 year. And haded 5 mg of Cipralex (french name for Lexapro). The results were amazing. In the past i tried other medication and i was not able to fell anything. With Wellbutrin there were no side effect on my libido and no gane of waith. But the anxiety was still there. With only 5 mg of Lexapro the anxiety attack never came back. Now in french: Mon docteur m'a prescrit du Wellbutrin pendant un an. Depuis peu, il a ajouté 5 mg de Cirpalex. Les résultats ont été fantastiques. Par le passé j'avais essayé plusieurs autres anti-dépresseurs. Les effects secondaires étaient épouvantables. En plus, je ne ressentais rien. Avec le Wellbutrin les effets secondaires n'ont pas affecté ma libido ainsi que mon poids. Et maintenant, le Cipralex contrôle bien mon anxiété.Does Wellbutrin help with anxiety?
In my opinion, yes! The regular Wellbutrin didn't help much for depression or anxiety and gave me migraines. However, the Wellbutrin XL has worked wonders for me. I was taking 150 mg / day and am now taking 150 mg 2x / day. I can now deal w/ anxiety and stress. My husband was just prescribed Zoloft for anxiety. The Dr. says Zoloft works better for men than for women. I can attest to that because the Zoloft didn't help me much.
Can you take Wellbutrin and neurontin together?
There is little evidence to suggest these medications have and added effect when given together. Lyrica and Neurontin work on the same receptors and have similar side effects, and though there are some cases of using both together, it is typically not recommended. Your case is unique so please reach out to your doctor or pharmacist to see what is proper in your set of circumstances.
How long does it take for bupropion to get in system?
Wellbutrin is metabolized to active metabolitrs. The half life of the parent drug is 21 hours and that of the active metabolites range from 20 hours to 37 hours depending on the metabolite. This means that it can take from 5 to 8 days for the drug to be eliminated from the body.