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Some have suggested to add webutrin to a prozac (fluoxetine) treatment to decrease irritability and increase sexual arousal and desire. can you mix two antidepress?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Antidepressants: These two antidepressants are frequently given together. I would not hesitate to take if this is your doctor's plans.

Dr Rutledge and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes: Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Prozac are two very different types of antidepressants. It is not unusual to combine them to try to get more benefit.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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