
Hello - I Am Wondering About The Medication Wellbutrin .

I think you are using lowest dose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although there is no way to know the lowest dose of Wellbutrin with use of laboratory but two things can be used to know the lowest possible effective dose.
Firstly you got the effect initially and that was sustained over a period of time in regard to depression clearly suggests that you are on the effective dose of medication.
Since the side effects are not obvious by this time except stomach ache, it also indicates that there is no problem with current dose. This is because side effects are obvious within a period of one week and anything appearing after a week without change of dose is probably not related with medication.
Thirdly reemergence of intrusive thoughts and anxiety is expected as wellbutrin is not effective against anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Considering these factors I feel you are already using optimum dose of wellbutrin and there is no change required. However I feel a low dose of SSRI can be added to counter the intrusive and anxiety symptoms.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.


Escitalopram 2.5 mg or Citalopram 5 mg is one of the best options
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although every SSRI have merit in your case but I feel two most suitable options include either 2.5 mg Escitalopram or 5 mg Citalopram.
Both the medications have good effects on anxiety and cause lest bothersome side effects for most individuals.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.

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