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Originally Posted by Irongirl
Hi everyone-- I just found this site today, and am looking for information regarding mixing celexa and wellbutrin. I have been on Wellbutrin for 2 months now, doubled the dose to 300mg about 3 weeks ago. Today my doctor added Celexa to the mix. I am worried about taking an SSRI-- weight gain is a big fear. Also, as the only side effect I had on Wellbutrin was increased energy, I'm concerned about the many severe side effects of Celexa I am reading about. Does anyone have experience with this combination and any wisdom to share?
Thanks!
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I don't have any experience w/ the WB and Celexa combo. But I am familiar with WB and the newer version of Celexa (Lexapro) The Wellbutrin works on dopamine and norepinephrine. Celexa works on serotonin. So your doctor probably thought that you needed a little help with depression symptoms that weren't being addressed by the WB. Celexa does have some side effects that can be bothersome. BUT Wellbutrin is sometimes prescribed to counter the side effects of AD's. Like the Celexa. So you may not have any problems.