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A member asked:

When struggling with binge eating and depression. what med would work to treat both. wellbutrin or lexapro?

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They are different: Wellbutrin will frequently suppress appetite, but can lead to more erratic behavior.--Sometimes binging. Lexapro has a more stabilizing effect.

Answered 1/10/2017

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Lexapro: Both will work but Lexapro may be better tolerated and a better Anti Depressant

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