Antidepressant Combination

I have been on Welbutrin 150mg for a few years and may need to add another antidepressant now. 300 mg is too much for me and doesn't work. I was given Lexepro 10mg but do not want to continue with this drug. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I could take that wouldn't have the horrific side and withdrawal effects of Lexepro? My issue is depression. Appreciate any feedback.

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Hello, Cassie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having.

What type of doctor are you consulting?

I think a specialist would be best, because many of the other antidepressant react badly with the Wellbutrin, they tend to increase its toxicity, which could be dangerous.

You might be able to aid a low dose of a medication like Abilify, which is approved to augment that action of other antidepressants, but none of them are going to be side effect or withdrawal free. Abilify, as listed by the FDA, may cause nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, sedation and weight gain.

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I take Wellbutrin and Lexapro. I am fine. Lexapro makes me so tired so I take it at night.

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