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Are antidepressant combinations really effective? i've been prescribed effexor (venlafaxine) 150mg, lamictal 100mg and wellbutrin 150mg, should i be worried?

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Drug interactions: Effexor (venlafaxine) and Wellbutrin interact to lower the seizure threshold. You need close medical supervision for this combination. Lamictal is not an antidepressant. It's an anticonvulsant and used as a mood stabilizer. Avoid alcohol while taking these meds. Best wishes.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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