Hi I have been taking welbutrin recently for anxiety. I just started 2 days ago and take it in the morning. However, i've also been taking 0.25 mg clonazepam when I get seriously anxious or am I about to have a panic attack. I only use it during emergencies. The symptoms are sleepiness and just thinking too slowly/memory problems. Is this normal? Is the mix of the 2 drugs bad? Should I stop taking it because I have an exam soon and i'm worried it will affect performance. But on the other hand I need it to be able to study without a panic attack every hour.

Ms. Sunita PandayPsychologist12yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user, I can understand your worries. please allow some more time to the new medicine to show its full effect. If the results are as per your desire then you won't need clonazepam. For the drug interactions you should consult the treating psychiatrist. Along with medication I would highly suggest you to take some cbt counselling sessions. Cognitive behavior therapy is very effective in controlling panic attack and anxiety. please add regular physical exercise and relaxation activities like music or dance or sports in your daily routine. Have lots of water too. For further help you may contact me.  

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Dr. Prof. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist15yrs exp

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Wellbutrin is not the first choice for anxiety, if you have exams shortly discuss with your psychiatrist and get something which doesn't affect your studies. After exams you can try medications which act better but for the same to produce benefit it would 2-6 weeks during the time when you mihtj have some sleepiness. Good luck.  

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Dr. Neetu SinghHomeopathy Doctor2yrs exp

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Study or any event which cause anxiety issue is normal human being tendency. If u keep urself on medication for such type of issue then body normal healthy mechanism is not work properly and u always depend on medicine whenever u need to stress or anxiety. Just study hard with proper planning is best tip to overcome with this problem. And also few homoeopathic medicine r there also available which is safe and help to overcome ur stress level. 

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Ms. Juhi ParasharPsychologist6yrs exp

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If your psychiatrist has suggested it ok along with medicine go with therapy to control your anxiety consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counselling online or in person you can get better don’t worry all the best.  

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