I have been prescribed to take both wellbutrin and prozac together. I just heard the other day that there are serious side effects such as seizures and even coma. I am starting to worry about this combination. I thought that the drugs were working but now I'm skeptical about these side effects.
2006-10-18 05:09:13 · 0 answers · asked by Hottmomma 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Every medication has side effects, the thing is to look at what is worse, the condition or taking a small chance on the side effects.
I know I prefer to have my condition under control.
Dont worry about the side effects, they are uncommon. Read your patient information leaflets that you get with the pills, they usually classify the side effects into Common, rare, and very rare. I bet the coma and seizure comes under very rare (1 chance in 100,000)
I dont know about compatibility of the 2 meds but of different doctors prescribed them for you I would suggest you see one of the docs and point out the combination and ask if its OK. Or ask a pharmacist at your local chemist shop.
2006-10-18 05:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your physician should have informed you of potential side effects, and the pharmacist as well. Yes, there are serious side-effects ranging from seizures, coma, psychotic reactions and even suicidal tendencies. However as a physician, I don't know your clinical history and don't choose to criticize his judgment but you need to talk to him to find his justifications for the medications. I am of the old school of medicine where less drugs are better for the patient. I suggest asking your pharmacist for a package insert for ProZac...this will details all the know side effects and then do the same for Wellbutrin...both will show side effects and percentages and well as incompatibilities with other drugs. Many physicians tend to blanket conditions with different drugs (or as us older quacks called it...shot-gun treatment) rather than specific diagnosis and specific treatment. It's your life we are talking about...be an informed patient!
2006-10-18 05:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont let what you heard affect you physically...
i have had prescriptions that werent supposed to be taken together, but sometimes a lower dose of one or the other wont have a reaction. BE SURE ,though, that your doctor knows you are taking both and the milligrams of each one (if 2 different doctors prescribed them to you)
2006-10-18 05:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by *Cole* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋