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wellbutrin and weight gain
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???
God bless you all! I have been on Lexapro since December, am normally an "underweight/overtall" female of 120/ 5'8". Since starting Lexapro, I've gained considerable bulk around my mid section and thighs (don't keep a scale in the house...from my anorexia days) but i just look and feel so blah. I was weighed after 3 months of being on lexapro and I gained 8 lbs. My wonderful husband looked up the side effects of Lexapro (i have no libido whatsoever after being on this as well) and told me about his findings, which brought me to this blog. Thank you all so very much; I'm seeing my Dr. first thing tomorrow to see if i can switch over to wellbutrin. here's hoping it will help! Thank you ALL!!!!!
...Oh, and by the way, my Mom is doing very well and has a good prognosis!
Hi!
I was put on Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 3 pills once daily about 6 months ago after trying to deal with my Mom being diagnosed, with breast cancer (the second time) and lung cancer, on my own... I told my general practitioner about the anxiety and depression I was experiencing and she suggested an antidepressant. I agreed it was a great idea BUT would not tolerate any weight gain as I have had issues with eating disorders in the past and still had about 4 pounds left to go to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. So that pretty much just left Wellbutrin as an option because most antidepressants cause weight gain but this one is know IN GENERAL to either remain weight neutral or cause you to lose -- everyone reacts differently to it but it was a better bet for me. Well, it has not only been working for me to be able to deal with my Mom's illnesses, but I have lost a total of 20 lbs while taking it (I'm a tad bit underweight though). I think that it's because I have gotten a boost from it and am now able to stick to a better eating schedule and have more energy to faithfully exercise once a day for 45 minutes on the highest level of my Stairmaster. Bottom line, I feel that this medication, in combination with other lifestyle changes, does have the potential to help you not only mentally but physically as well. I don't believe it to be a "magical pill" but one that can be of aid with the help of other changes... If you are able to put yourself in that mindset and do the work, it is effective in many areas. I hope that this helps! Much hope for happiness to you all!
~Stacey
I was put on Wellbutrin XL 150mg, 3 pills once daily about 6 months ago after trying to deal with my Mom being diagnosed, with breast cancer (the second time) and lung cancer, on my own... I told my general practitioner about the anxiety and depression I was experiencing and she suggested an antidepressant. I agreed it was a great idea BUT would not tolerate any weight gain as I have had issues with eating disorders in the past and still had about 4 pounds left to go to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. So that pretty much just left Wellbutrin as an option because most antidepressants cause weight gain but this one is know IN GENERAL to either remain weight neutral or cause you to lose -- everyone reacts differently to it but it was a better bet for me. Well, it has not only been working for me to be able to deal with my Mom's illnesses, but I have lost a total of 20 lbs while taking it (I'm a tad bit underweight though). I think that it's because I have gotten a boost from it and am now able to stick to a better eating schedule and have more energy to faithfully exercise once a day for 45 minutes on the highest level of my Stairmaster. Bottom line, I feel that this medication, in combination with other lifestyle changes, does have the potential to help you not only mentally but physically as well. I don't believe it to be a "magical pill" but one that can be of aid with the help of other changes... If you are able to put yourself in that mindset and do the work, it is effective in many areas. I hope that this helps! Much hope for happiness to you all!
~Stacey
I just want to make a comment about how so many of you have gained so much weight on Wellbutrin! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! I have been on the XL 300 mg for about 2-3 years...I am VERY active, eat a very well balanced diet, and STILL gained about 30 lbs. over the past 2 years! It has been so frustrating, and I finally ran across comments from people like you, and found out that I might be gaining this weight because of this med. I am trying to get off of it now, and going to try acupunture for my depression. I was also on Cymbalta at the same time for a couple of months, and have already come of off that! BAD STUFF!! I told my doctor that gaining weight (especially since I'm OVER weight now) is not healthy...along with the other negative side effects. I have been on antidepressants for about 8 years, and now I think it's time to try something else (TOO MANY BAD SIDE EFFECTS). anyway, thank you for your comments!! :) It makes people like me feel so much better about what I'm going through!
Hi,
Has anyone any suggestions, i suffer from cronic insomnia and have done for the past 7 years, just can not switch off at bed time, i have been on a number of different sleeping pills and now ive been taking Mirtazapine 15mg for 3 months and have gained about 8lbs. I have always been a size 8 until now, but the tablets help with my sleep. Does anyone know of an antidepressant that has the sedditive effect but without the weight gain. I have an appointment next week and want to change tablets.
Thanks
Has anyone any suggestions, i suffer from cronic insomnia and have done for the past 7 years, just can not switch off at bed time, i have been on a number of different sleeping pills and now ive been taking Mirtazapine 15mg for 3 months and have gained about 8lbs. I have always been a size 8 until now, but the tablets help with my sleep. Does anyone know of an antidepressant that has the sedditive effect but without the weight gain. I have an appointment next week and want to change tablets.
Thanks
Hello,
I was on the Brand Name Wellbutrin XL150 - 2 years ago and could not tolerate it ( anger, jitters etc).
I am now on the Wellbutrin SR 200 and I feel great. One thing I did learn was no-no-no caffeine. That could have been my problem 2 years ago when taking it, I was drinking loads of coffee!! I drink decaf everything. I have only been on a couple weeks now, but I have no appetite, and lots of energy. I will report back on weightloss. My sister lost her baby weight with Wellbutrin.
I was on the Brand Name Wellbutrin XL150 - 2 years ago and could not tolerate it ( anger, jitters etc).
I am now on the Wellbutrin SR 200 and I feel great. One thing I did learn was no-no-no caffeine. That could have been my problem 2 years ago when taking it, I was drinking loads of coffee!! I drink decaf everything. I have only been on a couple weeks now, but I have no appetite, and lots of energy. I will report back on weightloss. My sister lost her baby weight with Wellbutrin.
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