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Re: Cymbalta compared to Lexapro + Wellbutrin » Wildflower

Posted by KarenRB53 on October 7, 2010, at 9:09:44

In reply to Re: Cymbalta compared to Lexapro + Wellbutrin » BookishUnderachiever, posted by Wildflower on February 21, 2007, at 17:37:31

> > When you say Cymbalta worked better, was that in terms of remission of depression or fewer adverse side effects or both?
>
> >>>It's been a while since I've been on it. There are probably still posts of mine in the archive somewhere but I can tell you that Lexapro pooped out on me and I was switched over to Cymbalta. And you're right, members of babble didn't seem to take to it like I did.
>
> Cymbalta worked best to help with the depression but had some SEs of its own. I remember having sexual side effects as well as being very thirsty. However, I was willing to deal with those SEs knowing that it was helping with my depression. Cymbalta was weight-neutral for me and when combined with Wellbutrin helped a bit with the lethargy...either that or since the depression was lifting, I naturally had more energy.
>
> Hope this helps.
>

What amount of Wellbutrin did you use with the Cymbalta? Also, are you still using this combination?


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