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Zoloft or Wellbutrin?

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I’m 66, tried to wean myself off Zoloft after Christmas because I thought I didn’t need it. Found myself very depressed by May. Doc bumped me up to 100mg on Zoloft. I felt better but kind of zombie like. So a couple weeks ago doc added wellbutrin and weaning off Zoloft. I feel a lot more energetic with wellbutrin but not sleeping well, keep waking up. So I’m wondering if I should have stuck with the Zoloft? At least on it I was sleeping great. I’m going to see the doc in a couple weeks but was wondering if anyone else has had this experience?

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Wellbutrin is an excellent drug (I'm the same age as you and it did wonders for my libido) The problem is, it will raise your anxiety levels without a doubt. I'd stay on it but ask the doc to consider adding a low dose of a benzo. I'm on Lexapro now and considering adding Wellbutrin again because SSRI'S kill your sex drive and make you sluggish. Good luck!

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Yes sex drive which normally is a 2 on 0-10... now 0. Sad, the other thing about wellbutrin is that I have a fib and since I’ve been taking it(2 weeks) I’m having more palpitations, which is probably from the stimulating affect it has. Thanks for the input. I’m beginning to think I might b better off without all of them. Will see how it goes.

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