Vicodin and Wellbutrin?

Question

I take Wellbutrin XL to treat my depression, and I was just prescribed some hydrocodone (vicodin) to ease the pain of having my wisdom teeth taken out. Does anyone know the potential effects of taking both of these drugs at once? I've found websites saying that the combination of vicodin and antidepressants will make you super sleepy, but Wellbutrin doesn't ever make me sleepy. Any other dangers or side effects I should know about?

(I know about the potential for vicodin addiction, and I'm definitely NOT taking vicodin recreationally, nor will I ever.)

Answer 1

I am on wellbutrin, and I have had to take tylox for tonsils.
It made me sleepy/groggy, but not for too long.  I told the anesthesiologist and they said no problem.
The WORST side effects are when you mix a MAOI with pain pills, which can be fatal
MAOI i think is like the anti-depressant that is extremely potent and you gotta be super careful (my aunt is on it and is not allowed to eat more than 2 servings of cheese at a time!)

Answer 2

Should be no problems.  Check the literature that came with the Vicoden,  You can also look for drug interaction on webmd.  A pharmacist should have been consulted when you got the prescription.  You can always call or go back to the issuing pharmacy and ask for a consult.