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Is Continued Intake Of Wellburtin, Xanax And Focalin Advisable For Depression?

I am 63 years old and physically in good health. I was diagnosed with clinical depression, chronic anxiety and ADD 30-35 years ago and have been taking various medications ever since...(paxil, lexapro, retilin, adderal, and vyvance to name name a few. I am currently taking focalin, wellbutrin, and xnax. In one form or the other I am dependent an/or addicted to all three. I have been seeing my current doctor for 6-7 years and another doctor for at least 10 years before that. I d like a second opinion for different medications.
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Wellbutrin can be used for depression and Focalin for attention deficit disorder. On the other hand, Xanax is used only short term for anxiety. If it is used for more than a week it may cause dependence and is not recommended for periods longer than that. It may be indicated only in the beginning while the antidepressants start to work but after the first 7-10 days, Xanax should not be used anymore.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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Is Continued Intake Of Wellburtin, Xanax And Focalin Advisable For Depression?

Hello, Wellbutrin can be used for depression and Focalin for attention deficit disorder. On the other hand, Xanax is used only short term for anxiety. If it is used for more than a week it may cause dependence and is not recommended for periods longer than that. It may be indicated only in the beginning while the antidepressants start to work but after the first 7-10 days, Xanax should not be used anymore. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician