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???

[riogirl13]

I was glad to see your post because I have had a similar experience.
I've been on Wellbutrin a while because Lexapro was making me gain a pound a week suddenly
Now after after 2 or 3 years on 150mg of XL I am suddenly up 15 pounds, can't remember a thing, and have HORRIBLE sleep problems...always was an issue for me trouble sleepping...but now I wake up in one hour and stay up for three and do that all night. I am just post menopausal I guess (haven't had a period in 16 months) So I thought that was what was doing all this...but now after reading here....maybe it's a combination with the drug. I too am gaining it in the middle...but that's a menopause thing as well.
There is a website about getting off drugs naturally..so I am going to look there.
If anyone has similar exp. ..please email me
thanks

[riogirl13]

I was glad to see your post because I have had a similar experience

[letsdrawkid]

I just started taking Wellbutrin XL 150 just over a week ago for Depression and Adult ADHD... i dont know if any of you have advice on similar symptons... but ive been having hot flashes, loss of appetite, explosive anger episodes (especially in traffic), and im still unable to concentrate. My depression has subsided mildly, but im not sure if this is going to help my ADHD at all... it feels like its escalating. Do any of these go away after the first few weeks? or should i consider taking an ADHD stimulant in addition to Wellbutrin?

Advice anyone?

THANKS!

[mom2makinlee]

After reading everyones comments I am actually excited about starting this medicine.  I think that there were more good stories then bad in here....I will start today.  Thanks everyone!!!!!  

[MsSam]

I took Wellbutin XL (150 mg once daily) for over a year and it was a miracle drug for me.  Within 30 days of taking it, I started to feel the serotonin build up and had a greater sense of wellness.  When I started taking it, I was about 25 lbs overweight.  Within a few months I had lost all the weight, I had energy to go to the gym and exercise and never felt better.

I never had any problem with seizures, I don't smoke and drink alcohol in very small quantities, which seemed to be okay for me (small meaning maybe one glass or two of wine per week, if that.)   It dug me out of my hole relatively quickly and gave me hope - when I was in my depression I wasn't able to "see the end of the tunnel" but once the drug kicked in I could see clearly and was motivated to help my life move forward.

Previous to taking Wellbutrin, I tried Lexipro and Zoloft VERY briefly, but could not stand them.  I felt more despair taking them.   As I said, Wellbutrin was a miracle drug for me.

[akbsmommy]

ok, i know it says DO NOT have alcohol while taking Wellbutrin, but do any of you drink occasionally?  I love a glass of red wine at night?  I forgot to ask my DR. this today when she prescribed it...