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A 25-year-old male asked:
Do any of these drug combinations work? prozac abilify, (aripiprazole) prozac zyprexa, wellbutrin zyprexa, for schizophrenia.
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Fred Galloanswered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
Yes: Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications are often combined to treat schizophrenia. The decision is best made by the treating psychiatrist and the patient.
4.7k viewsReviewed Jul 05, 2020
Dr. Nicholas Stratasanswered
Psychiatry 61 years experience
Antipsychotics: Generally for schizophrenia antipsychotics are prescribed such as abilify, (aripiprazole) zyprexa - prozac, wellbutrin are antidepressants and may be added if depression is also present.
4.7k viewsReviewed Jul 05, 2020
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Schizophrenia.: Abilify and Zyprexa are both antipsychotic medications. Prozac and Wellbutrin are both antidepressants. Antidepressants and antipsychotics are helpful for some one who has psychosis with depressive symptoms.
63 viewsReviewed Jul 06, 2020
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