Escitalopram with Wellbutrin.

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So I’ve been on escitalopram for about a month and a half now. Recently I’ve noticed extreme weight gain. I went from 185 to 227 within this time. I also have started having bad mood swings. My doctor had me add Wellbutrin today. Has anyone ever tried these two meds together ? I’m slightly dizzy. A little pukey. But I’m taking 8mg of zofran as prescribed by my doctor when I feel sick. 

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    Hi Sarah, a month and a half isn’t overly long to be on the escitalopram for some of the side effects to wear off like the dizziness and sicky feelings, I had these and a few more plus the mood swings til everything settles. What dose are you on? I started on 5mg, then 10 and now settled on 15mg! 

    Regarding the weight gain had you lost your appetite before starting the escitalopram as I did so I wasn’t eating properly but now my appetite is back I have to watch my weight so the weight gain might be from that.

    Hope this helps 

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