Hello,
I am currently taking Cymbalta (60 mg) and have been for a while now and it was working well but recently things have taken a turn for the worse and I am again falling into a deep depression after some personal issues taking place in my life at the moment. It was suggested to me that I take Wellbutrin in addition.
I want out of this horrible depression. But I am also very anxious about taking these two meds together and I am not even sure it is safe and what side effects I could be expecting.
Please, does someone have experience & help to offer?
Would it help you to know that lots of people use Cymbalta and Wellbutrin together at the same time? Both come with side effects sometimes, but then again, they will probably get better with time and you yourself admit that you really need something else to take the edge off.
I would try it and see where you stand after a while.
You might like to know that Wellbutrin is frequently prescribed alongside other antidepressants, including but not limited to Cymbalta, where necessary. In many cases, the Wellbutrin will effectively amplify the effects of the other antidepressant you are taking and lead to significant symptom improvement.
Hopefully, you will give it a try and you will soon start to get your old self back and feel much better. With continued therapy and close monitoring of side effects, this should not be an issue at all.
In the meantime, I am sorry you are feeling low right now and we are here to listen if you need it.
One thing I did want to say is that if you look for patient experiences on the internet, you will find more people saying bad stuff about the Cymbalta/Wellbutrin combo than good stuff simply because if it is working well for them then they don't feel the need to go online to talk about it so much, kwim? This is why I want to share my experience just to make it clear there are many people who do really well with this combo.
I am the person who started this topic. Thanks for replying to my question. It is reassuring to know that many people are using a combination of Wellbutrin and Cymbalta and are doing well on it. The last person made a good point in saying that it is the bad experience people have a knack for talking about as well. That does ease my anxiety about this a bit.
When I first started on Cymbalta, I was not sure what to think about it either and there were definitely side effects that made me consider giving up. Then I got used to it and because my depression improved, I felt good. I was hoping it would keep working but apparently that is not how things work.
I will just bite the bullet then, I think. I am still concerned though.
Absolutely! Cymbalta and Wellbutrin are a tried and tested combination that helps many, many people.
As for the side effects, some of the more common side effects of wellbutrin are a dry mouth, nausea, stomach discomfort, a headache, dizziness, appetite changes, and mild itching. As you will already know from being on Cymbalta, you don't get every side effect in the book most of the time, and the side effects that you might have are most likely to be temporary. You may even have no side effects at all.
Don't be afraid of a treatment that can help you feel better.
If you are still concerned, I would not "just bite the bullet". I'd keep on asking questions until you receive the answers you need and are able to give a solid "yes, I'd like to try this" or "no, I'd prefer another medication" answer. If you have underlying trust issues with your prescribing physician, I'd also look for another one or get a second opinion.
Rosie
There is such a thing as being too critical. Always remember you are not a doctor. That doesn't mean you cannot think for yourself, but it does mean they have something you do not.
If you doubt this, go to peer reviewed studies rather than any place on the internet written by people who know nothing about science.