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Do any of these drug combinations work? prozac abilify, (aripiprazole) prozac zyprexa, wellbutrin zyprexa, for schizophrenia.

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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.

Answered 7/5/2020

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Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 7/6/2020

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This medication should be managed by a Psychiatrist. Please let your Doctor know about any side effects. If you are not confident in your Doctor please see another for a second opinion.

Answered 5/27/2022

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