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Which antidepressant would you recommend for anxiety lexapro or wellbutrin (bupropion)?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: I'd recommend lexapro, as wellbutrin (bupropion) doesn't have as much antianxiety effect -- also can be more activating than some anxious people like. Each person is different, though.

Answered 11/2/2016

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Anxiety medication: Lexapro and other ssri medications are considered first line treatment for a variety of anxiety disorders. Wellbutrin, (bupropion) while often a very effective medication for depression (and off-label for add/adhd), does not have a significant serotonin effect and therefore is not considered to be a great medication to treat anxiety. It does help with depression that can be co-morbid commonly with anxiety.

Answered 11/30/2015

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