A member asked:

Is it possible to reduce withdrawal symptoms of bupropion with another ad (like escitalopram)? i need switch from bupropion to escitalopram.

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I have not seen: patients experience a discontinuation syndrome with bupropion. This occurs more with SSRI/SNRI drugs like citalopram, paroxetine, venlafaxine etc. However, it is reported, and I would recommend tapering the bupropion (i.e, if you are on 150 mg a day, go to 100 mg a day for a week and 50 mg a day for a week) while starting and building up the other medication. Your doctor/pharmacist can advise u

Answered 9/1/2014

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