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What Causes Twitching In The Body And Rapid Heart Rate After Wellbutrin Discontinuation?

I was taking wellbutrin 150mg and clinician had me stop and begin lexapro 10mg. on 7-2. I am up all night, cant sleep and my body twitches all night, also have a rapid heartbeat. Is this from stopping Wellbutrin or starting Lexapro? How can I get this to stop so I can sleep and not have body tremors? I am about 180 5 4 and 34 yrs old
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Lexapro,a SSRI group of anti-depressant in your present dosage is unlikely to produce symptoms you are experiencing. The present symptoms are most likely withdrawal effects of Wellbutrin(bupropion).Consult your doctor.Gradual withdrawal or overlapping drugs is needed.
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What Causes Twitching In The Body And Rapid Heart Rate After Wellbutrin Discontinuation?

Lexapro,a SSRI group of anti-depressant in your present dosage is unlikely to produce symptoms you are experiencing. The present symptoms are most likely withdrawal effects of Wellbutrin(bupropion).Consult your doctor.Gradual withdrawal or overlapping drugs is needed.