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Can I take Vyvanse and Wellbutrin at the same time?
It is a low side effect, low efficacy option used by patients who are unwilling or unable to take stimulant medications. When prescribed for ADHD treatment, it can be prescribed in conjunction with a stimulant medication like Vyvanse or Adderall XR.
Can you take an antidepressant with Vyvanse?
Vyvanse can have some serious interactions, particularly with medications used to treat depression. This includes monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like phenelzine (Nardil), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine (Prozac), and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline(Elavil).
What should you not take with Vyvanse?
Common medications that may interact with Vyvanse include:
- antacids, such as those that contain aluminum.
- anticoagulants (blood thinners), such as warfarin, or other drugs that have blood-thinning effects such as aspirin or NSAIDs.
- anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or primidone.
What should you not take with Wellbutrin?
Do not take bupropion with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, isocarboxazid [Marplan®], linezolid [Zyvox®], phenelzine [Nardil®], selegiline [Eldepryl®], tranylcypromine [Parnate®]). Do not start taking bupropion during the 2 weeks after you stop a MAO inhibitor.
Can bupropion help with ADHD?
Bupropion may lead to a small improvement in ADHD and it may also decrease symptoms related to ADHD. The drug does not have more adverse effects than treatment with placebo. Bupropion may be an alternative treatment for adults with ADHD who cannot or will not take stimulant drugs.
Does Wellbutrin help with ADHD?
While Wellbutrin is not a first-line medication for ADHD, it can be helpful in treating ADHD symptoms, particularly if you have co-existing conditions like depression and anxiety. It might be prescribed combined with another ADHD medication or as a stand-alone option.
Is Wellbutrin used for ADHD?
Wellbutrin may be used off-label for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved it for this indication. Wellbutrin is primarily used to manage major depression and seasonal affective disorder.
Are there any side effects to taking Wellbutrin with Vyvanse?
I would get overheated & all the symptoms you have just by taking Wellbutrin. It may trigger additional side effects taking them together. Some people start to calm once they have taken the Vyvanse for a week or so. Drink lots of fluids & keep and eye on you heart rate.
Are there any side effects from taking Wellbutrin?
The other one is an antideppressant (wellbutrin) that also has very strong stimulant effects. A lot of people have little or no problems at all taking meds. like Vyvanse but the opposite happens with Wellbutrin. Some people, like myself can not tolerate Wellbutrin no matter how much time you wait for side effects to go away.
Are there any side effects to taking Vyvanse?
Many doctors are actually prescribing Vyvanse to help with their depression… Pretty much increased sweating & possibly tremor that is already a side effect- both raise your heart rate/BP- Vyvanse is usually only about 3point higher.
How much Vyvanse can you take in one day?
Vyvanse is deceptive, because 70 mg of Vyvanse is only equivalent to about 30 mg of dextroamphetamine, and many people take up to 60 mg of dextroamphetamine daily.