wellbutrin and weight gain

[DeliaMarie]

I've been given wellbutrin because since I've been on Zoloft,(about 6 months), I've gained 8 pounds. Wellbutrin is supposed to help with the weight problem but, the possible side effect of seizures terrifies me. Does anyone have any info regarding these things???

[LADIVA]

I JUST WANT  TO KNOW LIKE HOW MUCH AND IN HOW LONG U GIRLS LOSS WEIGTH. THAT U WENT IN A DIET OR JUST U LOOSE THE WEIGTH. THANK U VERY MUCH.

[daisygirl9]

I took Wellbutrin for over 2 years and I steadily gained over 40 pounds in that period of time. I was on the 300 XL dose. It just made me want to eat so much and disrupted my sleep. I know they say you don't gain weight on it but that was not my experience. I am now finally off that drug and trying to lose the weight.  

[Jewelzie1990]

I know this is an old thread, but did you ever lose the weight you had gained when you got off Wellbutrin? If so, did it come off quickly? I went from 107 to 125 in 6 months. I just got off Wellbutrin and back onto Effexor (Effexor never caused me to gain or lose weight, if I ate bad and didn't work out on it I gained, but if I ate healthy and worked out I could lose it fairly easily). I work out (strength train and cardio) 5 times a week (for the past several years). I don't eat fast food, fried food, or copious amounts of food (nor do I starve myself). I am a 26yr old female, 5'4.

[Jewelzie1990]

I know this is an old thread, but did you ever lose the weight you had gained when you got off Wellbutrin? If so, did it come off quickly? I went from 107 to 125 in 6 months. I just got off Wellbutrin and back onto Effexor (Effexor never caused me to gain or lose weight, if I ate bad and didn't work out on it I gained, but if I ate healthy and worked out I could lose it fairly easily). I work out (strength train and cardio) 5 times a week (for the past several years). I don't eat fast food, fried food, or copious amounts of food (nor do I starve myself). I am a 26yr old female, 5'4.

[sweetsarah1]

I just read your comments about weight gain while taking Wellbutrin.  I've been on it for a few years now for anxiety/panic problems.  I take 200 mg once a day, which I'm told is a relatively low dose.  My psych told me that people lose weight while on Wellbutrin.  NOT ME!  I've gained 50 pounds and I don't seem to be able to take it off even with diet and exercise.  I started thinking it was just me.  I'm sorry you've had the same experience but I'm glad to know I'm not alone.  It has really helped with the anxiety/panic thing but I can't stand how I look!  I think I'm going to try something else.  

[Star_ruby]

I have just started to take Wellbutrin and I am a little concern about I have read so far.  Some say they have lost weight other have gained so I guess it works different for everyone.  For those of you who have been taking the medication and did lose weight......how long before you noticed the weight-loss?  I have been on it for about 3 weeks and have not seen any difference.  I am still stressing, ver sensitive to everything, and have trouble sleeping.  I do noticed that I am not as hungry as I used to be and I do have a little more energy.  Please somebody respond!!

[Walking by Faith~]

I have been on Wellbutrin for about 2 months now. I have lost over 25lbs and it is beginning to scare folks around me.  I take Wellbutrin for anxiety/panic attacks. I don't know if it was just stress that contributed to the weight loss or the drug alone, but 25lbs in less than 2 months concerns me.
Other side effects I have are horrible constipation...so much I had to lessen my meat intake and increase my vegetable/fruit...which isn't all bad. AND these headaches! They're horrible.
I can say my anxiety and panic attacks have dramatically changed, Thank God! I thought I was loosing my mind.  Good luck for anyone who is on the drug, but please don't take it for the wrong reasons.

[Star_ruby]

Thanks for the comment.  I was on Lexapro and gained a lot of weight so the doctor changed me to Wellbutrin because it heps to lose weight.  I have not lost any weight in 3 weeks. Maybe is too early to tell and that is why I was asking......when did you start to notice that you were losing weight? How long had you been taking it before you saw the weight loss results?  I think it has helped me with the anxiety although I have a hard time falling asleep and wake up during the night or wake up really early.  I guess it is just a matter of getting used to it.