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Can I Have Pristiq And Wellbutrin Together For Depression?

I ve been taking Pristiq 50 mg a day for years. I just started having depression and spoke with my MD about switching to Wellbutrin. I m now on Wellbutrin 150 mg but have not been able to stop taking Pristiq. Is it ok to take these medications together?
Fri, 5 Dec 2014
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Hi.

I had gone through your concern.

Yes both medicines can be taken together but need to take advise from your doctor.

Pristiq contains desvenlaflaxin and welbutrin contain bupropion.
Both medicines are anti depressant but different class group.

If you are better with pristiq then no need to take webutrin.
If both of them give more relief then consult your psychiatrist and take advise. Psychological assessment is necessary before giving medicines together.

I hope i have answered your query.

Thank you.

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Can I Have Pristiq And Wellbutrin Together For Depression?

Hi. I had gone through your concern. Yes both medicines can be taken together but need to take advise from your doctor. Pristiq contains desvenlaflaxin and welbutrin contain bupropion. Both medicines are anti depressant but different class group. If you are better with pristiq then no need to take webutrin. If both of them give more relief then consult your psychiatrist and take advise. Psychological assessment is necessary before giving medicines together. I hope i have answered your query. Thank you.