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Suggest Dosage For Fluoxetine And Wellbutrin Taken For Anxiety And Depression

I am taking Fluoxitine and Welbutrin for Anxiety/Depression. I am taking the Fluoxitine at night because it said it may cause drowsiness. I am taking the Welbutrin in the morning because it is supposed to give me energy. Is this ok, or should they be taken at the same time?
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Both Wellbutrin and Fluoxetine can be taken in the morning. Fluoxetine, differently from some old antidepressants, does not cause sleepiness. In some patients it may cause irritability at the beginning, this is why it is best to be used in the morning.
On the other hand, there is no strict rule and patients can take them in the evening and no major problems will arise. It is important though that they are taken at around the same time of the day regularly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Dosage For Fluoxetine And Wellbutrin Taken For Anxiety And Depression

Hello, Both Wellbutrin and Fluoxetine can be taken in the morning. Fluoxetine, differently from some old antidepressants, does not cause sleepiness. In some patients it may cause irritability at the beginning, this is why it is best to be used in the morning. On the other hand, there is no strict rule and patients can take them in the evening and no major problems will arise. It is important though that they are taken at around the same time of the day regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician