Circumstances where Lexapro is prescribed? Wellburtrin?!
Question:
Circumstances where Lexapro is prescribed? Wellburtrin?
In what sort of cases of mental issues would Lexapro be prescribed? How about Wellbutrin? How are they different in laymans terms?
Answers:
Lexapro is often prescribed when anxiety is present with the depression, because it can treat both conditions. Most doctor will prescribe Lexapro first because it's part of the most popular class of anti-depressants, called SSRIs. It's also likely to have fewer side effects.
Wellbutrin will be prescribed more when SSRIs have been shown not to help the patient and when anxiety is not present, because it can increase it. It's less popular because one of the side effects is risk of seizures, even if you've never had one before. This is especially dangerous for the elderly and people with eating disorders.