Does taking Wellbutrin, Xanax and Ambien hurt you?

Question

I have been on Wellbutrin for over a year and Xanax. I haven't been able to go to sleep since. Now the doctor has me on Ambien to help me sleep and I still lay there for an hour or two after taking that. Does anyone know if the Wellbutrin is why I can't sleep? I started taking this when my son was deployed in Iraq for the second of two 2 year tours. I also lost my dad during his first tour. My Dad has been dead for about 3 years and my son has been home for over a year. Do I really even need this anymore? If I don't, how do I get off the drugs?

Answer 1

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Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant and maybe you just need another one if it is bothering you there are several good ones.You need to ask your Dr. Xanax is very, very addicting I have been there and done that. It is prescribed mostly for anxiety, but the more you take the more you will think you need. Ambien is for sleep, however I did the same thing just laid there it didn't help me. If you want to go off all these things talk to your Dr. and tell him. Depending on how many Xanax you take in a day he may have to wean you off those. I'm not sure on Wellbutrin since it isn't a narcotic like Xanax. I would ask him for something else to help you sleep there are many different sleep aids. Stress and anxiety with all you have been through may be why you can't sleep. I have been through all your symtons. Now I take Effexor which is a good anti-depressant for me. I take a low dose of Xanax if I need it, I used to be on 6mg a day I had such a tolerance to it. And at night I take a Restoril (sleeping pill) if I need it. Please talk to your Dr. he can switch you off the other stuff. And I also see a Counselor now and it has helped tremendously. You might consider that with all this heartache you are having. I hope you feel better soon.

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Answer 2

My sympathies on your loss of your Dad. I hope you have pleasant memories of him. First, you should discuss this with your Doctor. Some anti-depressants dosage changes need to be handled slowly. How are you functioning with all that? Staying up an hour or two is not the end of the world. You may want to see another doctor if the current one is not giving you the answers you want (at worst, doctor 2 will confirm what doctor 1 says).

Answer 3

You should consider using marijuana as an alternative to the pills you may be prescribed if you live in a state where it is legal. Many studies have proven that marijuana is beneficial in relieving symptoms associated with anxiety and depression and insomnia. I live in California and I use marijuana legally for my anxiety and migraines and it helps me a lot more than any prescription my doctor has ever prescribed and with much less side effects. Check out www.accsocal.com to see if you pre-qualify and to learn more