ancatdubh Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I was taking prozac about a year ago but quit because of sexual side effects. Decided to talk to the doctor today about other options and he wants me to take both prozac and wellbutrin... says the wellbutrin will counteract the side effects of prozac. Anybody ever hear of this? Link to comment
Clementine orange Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 If the side effects are a dimmed libido then wellbutrin isn't going to help that at all. Link to comment
Nixee Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 It can be worth a shot, but personally I might get a second opinion. Wellbutrin is known to have a low risk of sexual side effects, but I don't know that it can counteract the sexual side effects of other meds. Also, it can have side effects of its own, so do be aware of that. Having a drug cocktail can have benefits for some people, but not all... sometimes it is just more side effects. Why does he insist on keeping the prozac in the mix and not giving JUST the wellbutrin a go solo for a bit? Link to comment
Clementine orange Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 It can be worth a shot, but personally I might get a second opinion. Wellbutrin is known to have a low risk of sexual side effects, but I don't know that it can counteract the sexual side effects of other meds. Also, it can have side effects of its own, so do be aware of that. Having a drug cocktail can have benefits for some people, but not all... sometimes it is just more side effects. Why does he insist on keeping the prozac in the mix and not giving JUST the wellbutrin a go solo for a bit? Yes, prozak can be "overkill" wellubrtin is much more mild. Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I'd get another doctor. That's just me. Unless you've already tried all the other options out there? There are so many different drugs available on the market now. Not to mention going the whole non-med route. What other meds have you tried? Link to comment
8amallday Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 id second opinion that. the doctor seems like hes out for the prescription money. Link to comment
Nixee Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Yes, prozak can be "overkill" wellubrtin is much more mild. Generally speaking, yes.... I couldn't handle it myself though. Turns out wellbutrin is a big huge no-no for epileptics ](*,) But... for some people it works wonders. It is just always good to get informed about what you put into your system. Link to comment
ancatdubh Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 OK was able to dig up some info on this... looks like my doctor is probably right: link removed Link to comment
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