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I am talking wellbutrin (bupropion) xl 150 mg for anxiety (gad) is this a good medication for anxiety also on therapy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a: Great medicine for atypical depression. However, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are often the first go -to medications for anxiety disorders.

Answered 2/21/2017

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