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How long can you stay on wellbutrin. it seems to work for me. i talk to a counselor weekly or every other week and my doctor regularly. gained weight on lexapro-that was depressing. really helps me?

Q: how long can you stay on wellbutrin. it seems to work for me. i talk to a counselor weekly or every other week and my doctor regularly. gained weight on lexapro-that was depressing. really helps me?

: For as long as your doc wants you to be on it. But pl remain under his/her care.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

For as long as your doc wants you to be on it. But pl remain under his/her care.

Answered 3/16/2023

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A member asked:

How long can you stay on wellbutrin. it seems to work for me. i talk to a counselor weekly or every other week and my doctor regularly. gained weight on lexapro-that was depressing. really helps me?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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