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I'm on welbutrin for 3 months, on top of cipralex (4 years), and notice emotional detachment from my friends i once loved. is welbutrin numbing me?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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No remission : Studies show escitalopram and bupropion are a safe and effective combination in MDD without psychotic features. Do you have a family history of bipolar disease? I am so sorry you are not feeling well. Please believe in yourself. Full history and exam to look for organic /med causes, and medication change via specialist Psych and consider stop bupropion add aripiprazole. Please do CBT also.

Answered 1/10/2017

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A member asked:

I'm on welbutrin for 3 months, on top of cipralex (4 years), and notice emotional detachment from my friends i once loved. is welbutrin numbing me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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