Antidepressant that makes you lose weight
I think I may start a post on this at some point. Im just content to sit home all day and do nothing. Started on zoloft and was taking this for about 3 years. I never had a problem before I took this drug. Otherwise I guess you could even say Amphetamine could cause weight gain(no pun intended). Hi- I seem to be in the exact same situation as you. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. My mind seemed to always be racing and impulsiveness was my middle name. My Doctor just increased my dosage to 450mg about a month and a half ago. Now a few weeks later I seem to eat anything in sight. My daughter took a med for ADHD and i watch her lose weight rapid but it never stopped and i am worried that may happen with me. Wellbutrin tends to cause the most weight loss. ). Does that part start right after the 1st 2 weeks. to talk about it. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. I am also taking Lamictal will this affect the side effects of the Wellbutrin at all. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. I was on celexa for 6 mos and it made me gain 20lbs and just started wellbutrin sr and was wondering if this has helped anyone lose weight. I was on Wellbutrin for a few months several years ago. 5 with it about 3 months ago. I have taken it all. When I started Wellbutrin it seemed like it was going to be heaven. It caused me to have two about a year apart. Im just content to sit home all day and do nothing. I had brain zaps like crazy I thought I was going crazy Paxil is the worst for withdrawal systems. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. last was Celexa paired with Abilify. I have tryed other did nothing at all for me. The Welbutrin did pretty good with controlling my hunger but the phentermine really helped me loose the weight. I took 300mg of wellbutrin for about three years. It really helped a lot when I quit drinking beer, though, since it is very fattening and it is a depressant. The side effects were horrible (heart palpitations, vomiting, anxiety, etc. m. If you feel depressed or were diagnosed with it, start jogging or walking everyday outside, spend time in the sun, reduce the amount of carbs you eat (they make you feel better but also gain weight), eat healthy foods, sleep as early as possible and wake up in the morning. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. So, take the medication or get out of whatever is causing the major stress (if possible). It did work well for depression, and I did have the beneficial side effect of the weight loss as well. I started running twice a day(only about 5min each). I went about 3 more years without having another episode of depression, and now here I am again. There is way more weight loss with this then weight gain. I know what causes me to gain weight and what I need to do to lose it. I never had time to eat at work very often, I ended up loseing 20lbs in just around 3 weeks and got very sick. Will see. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. Otherwise I guess you could even say Amphetamine could cause weight gain(no pun intended). I would do a very slow weaning from it this time. I tried to stay off of antidepressants, but had to go back. Went to a new doctor who prescribed name brand Wellbutrin SR 300 mg. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need. And did not really need to try to watch my weight during this time. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need. It makes you a bit nervous, so if you have an anxiety problem. Thoses side effects were great:-) But the seisures caused me untold grief with the Motor Vehicle Department. What I would like to know is- when you went off the Wellbutrin, did you gain all of the weight back. The good side effect is that I am always wanting sex. The weight loss has been an added plus, but again, I would attribute this more to lifestyle change than anything else. Thoses side effects were great:-) But the seisures caused me untold grief with the Motor Vehicle Department. After many trips to my dr I would also like to add that taking many medications can also have negative side effects on your kidneys. Energy is up again as well which is a good boost and for once I have a feeling of happyness, so all in all I do like the it. I think I may start a post on this at some point. I currently have lost 6 pounds over the period of time. I just started Wellbutrin 100mg twice a day. Started the wellbutrin xl 150mg about a week ago. I previously was on Celexa and gained that 5 or 6 pounds. I took 300mg of wellbutrin for about three years. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. One thing I will say is Wellbutrin did not work very well for Anxiety, so this time around I am going to talk to my Dr. It caused me to be pretty jittery at first but after a couple of weeks it improved. The food I craved before I now have to force myself to pay any attention to it LOL. Went on this crap because my Dr, thought it would help PMS, it did nothing but cause me to jump from 117- 150 lbs in less than 3 months. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. I did lose some weight and at 55 my libido went through the roof. It did work well for depression, and I did have the beneficial side effect of the weight loss as well. As with any medication the side effects differ for each person. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. I gained 15lbs and looked 4 months pregnant. At first I noticed no change then I basically after about 2 weeks noticed a decrease in appetite. I started taking Wellbutrin for Major Depressive disorder many years ago, and continued to take it for 3 years. I have not had any side effect bad side of effect. I believe the higher the dose the more likely the seisure and as far as I know nothing such as too much coffee contributes. I have lost over 140 lbs, and just recently began to lose a little more. Many ppl have some of the same side effects but each persons health, background, metobolism, ect is different in some way, shape, or form. With me i noticed the weight loss within a month when i had lost 5 pounds. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. I was wondering with the diet im on with the welbutrin, about how long do you suppose it will take to lose 25lbs if I keep doing what im doing. strangly, if I work out I gain weight easily (muscle mass). I am also dizzy, nauseous all the time, crying, angry, etc. Skip to content past banner and navigation links. Anyways, I too just started Wellbutrin (generic), ultimatley to quit smoking however, I do beleive I have been depressed for quite some time now, just have not gone to the Dr. I read that you had two already can you tell me how high of a dose you were on. In their TV ads for Wellbutrin the manufacture now mentions seisures as one of the main side effects. I hate the way I look and HATE shopping for clothes since nothing seems to fit. Rather lose then gain expecially when u are trying to quit smoking. I am SCARED TO DEATH of two side effects I was told welbutrin can cause. My metabolism has become super active, and I have also had a lot of muscle gain. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. I was on Wellbutrin for a few months several years ago. I was on Welbutrin for four months or so, 200 mg. I started taking phentermine 37. Therefore cannot expect the same results as some one else. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. I force food down just to get some nutrition. I was really excited about talking to my dr about welbutrin because I thought it was an anti depressant along with all these great side effects (weight loss, increased sex drive). However, I do think that there are some trends. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. While I was under a lot of stress for a few months I lost a lot of weight. I eat lots of fruit, drink lots of water, and take stool softeners but to no avail. I was wondering with the diet im on with the welbutrin, about how long do you suppose it will take to lose 25lbs if I keep doing what im doing. This was my original post about the symptoms i was having. I read that sezures are only for higher dose you were on. Therefore cannot expect the same results as some one else. I have been on many different medications for depression and tried both chantix and wellbutrin to quit smoking. I am starting off with 150 sr 1x a day for 3 days and tommarrow I start 300sr, so far side effects are insomnia. But that good the Dr. If you feel like this you definitely need to talk to your doctor. I will weigh myself in the morning to get an accurate assesment. I do think I need to be on something for that. And did not really need to try to watch my weight during this time. Im new to welbutrin and seem to be gaining weight on it. I am sure your Nephrologist is great, but it never hurts to check. It caused me to have two about a year apart. While I was under a lot of stress for a few months I lost a lot of weight. I started taking wellburtin, for the second time in a couple of years a couple of days ago, I took it before for depression and now to stop smoking, we shall see how it works, the side affect is weight loss, I lost some weight the first time with it but that is okay. Energy is up again as well which is a good boost and for once I have a feeling of happyness, so all in all I do like the it. I had taken Prozac for about 6-7 years ago and it was perfect for me except the weight gain. But in spite of that, I lost 140 lbs anyway, and now have begun to lose more. I currently have lost 6 pounds over the period of time. I started taking the Wellbutrin at the end of April. The higher the dose the less u are hungry. Many ppl have some of the same side effects but each persons health, background, metobolism, ect is different in some way, shape, or form. It may take a few weeks, but you will notice the changes. I did experience a weight loss on the wellbutrin both name brand and generic form. But that good the Dr. I am taking Wellbutrin and i wanted to know if it causes weight loss or gain. I previously was on Celexa and gained that 5 or 6 pounds. As with any medication the side effects differ for each person. Enter your weight and height using standard or. I am SCARED TO DEATH of two side effects I was told welbutrin can cause. I had a similar reaction when I went off of Wellbutrin several years ago after losing some weight while taking it - I actually split my jeans I gained so fast when I went off it. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. I have been on wellbutrin for 6 years and i have losts 50 lbs in 2 years. I force food down just to get some nutrition. 5 with it about 3 months ago. Im hoping this combined will help me lose weight. I think that there are a lot of people like me that either need to take an antidepressant or dramatically change their lifestyle. However, I agree with your suggestion as far as sun light, exercise, eating healthy, etc. I thought wellbutrin woud be a good replacement, but so far it seems to be causing more weight gain. Started on zoloft and was taking this for about 3 years. It makes you a bit nervous, so if you have an anxiety problem. m. So maybe that somehow proves it helps you lose weight. I will continue my 30day supply and switch to the brand name after Rx. Gained about 15 pounds initially and another 15 after about a year. Search the NHLBI, use radio buttons below to select whole site or Disease and Conditions Index only. Everyday when I weigh myself I can see that type of a difference. I have lost over 140 lbs, and just recently began to lose a little more. I had recently had a baby but had lost the weight and when I started on prozac people thought I was pregnant again. I am older now, though, so I think that might be the difference. I blamed my weight gain on my change in life style - less active. I was on Wellbutrin 150 for a year, but saw no improvement in depression. I am 5 ft tall and weight around 105-107- fluctuating. I started running twice a day(only about 5min each). I have been on Wellbrutrin 300mg for 2 years. The zoloft worked ok for the depression and anxiety. My metabolism has become super active, and I have also had a lot of muscle gain. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. I was on Paxil and I hated it it made me gain 30lbs but if you research it everyone says they gained the dreaded 30. I have only stayed on depression meds no longer that 2 weeks to 3 months. I have taken it all. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. I have been on various antidepressants for about 20 years. However, my question is if anyone has lost weight on Wellbutrin sr 300mg, how long did it take to lose the weight and how much. I have been on Paxil, Zolof, Lexapro and now Wellbutrin. I think I am going to try the Brand and see if that helps. I am taking Webutrin XL and noticed a gain weight. It also intensifies the effects of many other meds. Does that part start right after the 1st 2 weeks. I am actually on it again to try and quit smoking. I have been on Wellbutrin SR 300mg for 1 month. After some extensive research, I found out that the generic can cause certain people some really nasty side effects. It has realy worked for me. If any Dr. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. At first I noticed no change then I basically after about 2 weeks noticed a decrease in appetite. Of course I would love increased sex drive and weight loss but I really want to not feel so depressed. I took wellbutrin XL 150 mg for several months. I consider myself to have a fairly high metabolism and I can maintain my weight quite easily. I find that the Wellbutrin has helped with the binges and complusiving thinking of food. ) for about 2 months. Since the dosage was rased, I really lost my appetite. What did it do to you, suppress your apetite or just made you lose weight. I am sure your Nephrologist is great, but it never hurts to check. I am also taking Lamictal will this affect the side effects of the Wellbutrin at all. I took Wellbutrin (not sure of dosage) when it first came out to quit smoking. The Welbutrin did pretty good with controlling my hunger but the phentermine really helped me loose the weight. More and more is being written about the connection between Wellbutrin and seisures please do some in depth homework. I was on Welbutrin for four months or so, 200 mg. it weaning you off I got off of it without being told about the withdrawals. I blamed my weight gain on my change in life style - less active. I dont want to go the the gym, work or anything. I have been on various antidepressants for about 20 years. Here is my conclusion after 20 years of being on a-depressants, and also after over 20 years of being a pharmacist. I started taking the Wellbutrin at the end of April. i was on the generic for abilify and ate very healthy but i ended gaining tons of weight. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. However, I gained another 30 pounds, and it lowered my sex drive and my ability to perform sexually (male). Please have your nephrologist look for FMD (Fibromuscular Dysplasia. It has realy worked for me. I have only stayed on depression meds no longer that 2 weeks to 3 months. It really helped a lot when I quit drinking beer, though, since it is very fattening and it is a depressant. I have gained about 20 lbs in about a month:(. One day I hope I will find the best pill out there but until then, we have to keep trucking along. Generics can vary in potency by up to 20 percent, and still be approved by the FDA. Its been 3 weeks now I am currently on 300 SR. I have experienced weight-loss to the tune of about 16 lbs in a little over two months. Also, I believe from my experience with myself and my patients that people do respond differently to the various antidepressants. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. Since taking Wellbutrin SR I have a better control on my life and I have completely cut out drinking (1-2 drinks a week, previously) and my food portion size has become quite healthy. I too want to sleep in all day once the kids go off to school, however I now have insomnia, nothing with the libido,would love the increase I have a beast for a husband and would truly enjoy it. Which of the two versions mentioned, works better for weight loss. :(. Its been 3 weeks now I am currently on 300 SR. I was always around 120 lbs, even after 4 kids. There is a link between being constipation and gaining weight. I believe the higher the dose the more likely the seisure and as far as I know nothing such as too much coffee contributes. I will weigh myself in the morning to get an accurate assesment. The Topamax is an anti-seizure drug, works for migraines (which I only had as a teenager) causes weight loss and is a mood stabilizer. However, my question is if anyone has lost weight on Wellbutrin sr 300mg, how long did it take to lose the weight and how much. However, I agree with your suggestion as far as sun light, exercise, eating healthy, etc. I took wellbutrin XL 150 mg for several months. Hi- I seem to be in the exact same situation as you. last was Celexa paired with Abilify.
I have not had any side effect bad side of effect. So, take the medication or get out of whatever is causing the major stress (if possible). Thanks, email me at the above email if you have suggestions. After years of different medications I found out one of my kidneys is noticably smaller than the other in which my nephroligist believes to be from being on many different meds over the years. I find that the Wellbutrin has helped with the binges and complusiving thinking of food. Do you know if there is more benifits as far as weight lost with the Wellbutrin SR then the Wellbutrin XL. I have been on Paxil, Zolof, Lexapro and now Wellbutrin. However, I do think that there are some trends. I have tryed other did nothing at all for me. This was my original post about the symptoms i was having. I am 29, have been on the SR 300 mg for 6 weeks and have gone from 139 to 133 without trying. I have been on Wellbutrin SR 300mg for 1 month. In their TV ads for Wellbutrin the manufacture now mentions seisures as one of the main side effects. With me i noticed the weight loss within a month when i had lost 5 pounds. If you feel depressed or were diagnosed with it, start jogging or walking everyday outside, spend time in the sun, reduce the amount of carbs you eat (they make you feel better but also gain weight), eat healthy foods, sleep as early as possible and wake up in the morning. ). Of course I would love increased sex drive and weight loss but I really want to not feel so depressed. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. All its done is make me not want to do anything. I am starting off with 150 sr 1x a day for 3 days and tommarrow I start 300sr, so far side effects are insomnia. It is great a controlling my depression and hunger. I have gained weight while on it and am afraid that I might gain more when I go off it again. I am also currently on thyroid meds. I thought wellbutrin woud be a good replacement, but so far it seems to be causing more weight gain. So maybe that somehow proves it helps you lose weight. I am taking Webutrin XL and noticed a gain weight. I was always around 120 lbs, even after 4 kids. Im hoping this combined will help me lose weight. I can perform fine sexually after just a week off the ssri. I switched to Wellbutrin (generic) about 3 weeks ago to combat (and replace) Prozac weight gain. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. I will be starting wellbutrin 150 mg, for depression. Since taking Wellbutrin SR I have a better control on my life and I have completely cut out drinking (1-2 drinks a week, previously) and my food portion size has become quite healthy. I started taking phentermine 37. I think I am going to try the Brand and see if that helps. The zoloft worked ok for the depression and anxiety. So far my racing thoughts are better, depression I cant quite gauge it. I eat lots of fruit, drink lots of water, and take stool softeners but to no avail. I went about 3 more years without having another episode of depression, and now here I am again. I started drinking MonaVie (all natural) and because of the antioxidants and vitamins, I no longer suffer from PMS and I feel great. about something that would work in combination with the Wellbutrin. I hate the way I look and HATE shopping for clothes since nothing seems to fit. One day I hope I will find the best pill out there but until then, we have to keep trucking along. I too want to sleep in all day once the kids go off to school, however I now have insomnia, nothing with the libido,would love the increase I have a beast for a husband and would truly enjoy it. Anyways, I too just started Wellbutrin (generic), ultimatley to quit smoking however, I do beleive I have been depressed for quite some time now, just have not gone to the Dr. about something that would work in combination with the Wellbutrin. If you feel like this you definitely need to talk to your doctor. I am now 137 lbs and rising and it makes me angry and even more depressed. Wellbutrin XL 300, Miracle of all miracles, my insurance is paying 100% of it. I will continue my 30day supply and switch to the brand name after Rx. I really appreciate all of the comments here -- makes me feel a little better about depression (no pun intended) and that alot of people feel like I do. I started taking wellburtin, for the second time in a couple of years a couple of days ago, I took it before for depression and now to stop smoking, we shall see how it works, the side affect is weight loss, I lost some weight the first time with it but that is okay. I gained 15lbs and looked 4 months pregnant. My question to others is did you stop losing at some point and able to maintain. strangly, if I work out I gain weight easily (muscle mass). I do think I need to be on something for that. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need. I have been on it for about a month mow and i find myself binge eating too. I feel like I want to quit taking it, the last thing I need to do is gain weight on it. I have been on many different medications for depression and tried both chantix and wellbutrin to quit smoking. ) for about 2 months. I am actually under weight now for my size, but I do like the way I look. My 10 year old daughter has this and it is so commonly mis-diagnosed. I read that you had two already can you tell me how high of a dose you were on. If any Dr. For example, paxil tends to cause the most weight gain. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. I am 15, 5 foot 7 inches and weigh about 155 pounds. It gave me energy and controlled my hunger. I have been welbutrin 150mg for a week now and just switched today too the 300mg. When I first increased my does to 300mg (from 150mg) I had just moved and started a new very stressful job (vet clinic). :(. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. The side effects were horrible (heart palpitations, vomiting, anxiety, etc. I have been on Wellbrutrin 300mg for 2 years. When I started Wellbutrin it seemed like it was going to be heaven. I had taken Prozac for about 6-7 years ago and it was perfect for me except the weight gain. I have been on Paxil Cr 25mgs for 6 years i have gained 25 lbs and i have no energy my doctor is weaning me off the paxil to start the wellburtin i hope the side affect of it is weight loss. I think that there are a lot of people like me that either need to take an antidepressant or dramatically change their lifestyle. I had brain zaps like crazy I thought I was going crazy Paxil is the worst for withdrawal systems. After the stress subsided I quit my Wellbutrin and within a week I started gaining weight like crazy. I am only 18 and 5 ft. So far my racing thoughts are better, depression I cant quite gauge it. 8. What did it do to you, suppress your apetite or just made you lose weight. I tried to stay off of antidepressants, but had to go back. The good side effect is that I am always wanting sex. Wellbutrin XL 300, Miracle of all miracles, my insurance is paying 100% of it. When I first started the Wellburtin I lost the weight. My appetite has dropped dramatically and im only eating a yogurt for breakfast then one for lunch. More and more is being written about the connection between Wellbutrin and seisures please do some in depth homework. I had a similar reaction when I went off of Wellbutrin several years ago after losing some weight while taking it - I actually split my jeans I gained so fast when I went off it. But in spite of that, I lost 140 lbs anyway, and now have begun to lose more. I just started Wellbutrin 100mg twice a day. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need. I have been on Wellbutrin for almost a year at 300mg for depression. I was really excited about talking to my dr about welbutrin because I thought it was an anti depressant along with all these great side effects (weight loss, increased sex drive). I am now 137 lbs and rising and it makes me angry and even more depressed. I am up now because of it (4a. I am 5 ft tall and weight around 105-107- fluctuating. Generics can vary in potency by up to 20 percent, and still be approved by the FDA. Went to a new doctor who prescribed name brand Wellbutrin SR 300 mg. I did experience a weight loss on the wellbutrin both name brand and generic form. I am also currently on thyroid meds. i was on the generic for abilify and ate very healthy but i ended gaining tons of weight. I could not take the chantix due to migraines and the medication would bring them on. I am only 18 and 5 ft. Do you know if there is more benifits as far as weight lost with the Wellbutrin SR then the Wellbutrin XL. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need. My Doctor just increased my dosage to 450mg about a month and a half ago. I quit taking the Wellbutrin because I was trying to get pregnant with my second child. I have experienced weight-loss to the tune of about 16 lbs in a little over two months. What I would like to know is- when you went off the Wellbutrin, did you gain all of the weight back. I am contemplating getting off of it due to all the bad side effects I get, the worst being dry mouth. I was on Paxil and I hated it it made me gain 30lbs but if you research it everyone says they gained the dreaded 30. I am 29, have been on the SR 300 mg for 6 weeks and have gone from 139 to 133 without trying. I also was able to quit smoking for 8 months. I had recently had a baby but had lost the weight and when I started on prozac people thought I was pregnant again. should know about FMD, it would be a Nephrologist. I was on celexa for 6 mos and it made me gain 20lbs and just started wellbutrin sr and was wondering if this has helped anyone lose weight. Which of the two versions mentioned, works better for weight loss. Download the BMI calculator app today (available for iPhone and Android ). Im new to welbutrin and seem to be gaining weight on it. should know about FMD, it would be a Nephrologist. At first I thought it was because I switched over from celexa and was having celexa withdrawals. My doctor discussed possibly putting me on welbutrin. There is a link between being constipation and gaining weight. I gained 10 pounds and constantly craved sugar and sweets. I quit taking the Wellbutrin because I was trying to get pregnant with my second child. After many trips to my dr I would also like to add that taking many medications can also have negative side effects on your kidneys. I have been on it for about a month mow and i find myself binge eating too. The food I craved before I now have to force myself to pay any attention to it LOL. I feel like I want to quit taking it, the last thing I need to do is gain weight on it. Not many side effects, other than weight gain (20 pounds). The 2nd time I was home and after hospitalization and exhaustive tests there was no doubt it was the Wellbutrin. I started out at 300 lbs, and this mornings weighed 166. I could not take the chantix due to migraines and the medication would bring them on. I started drinking MonaVie (all natural) and because of the antioxidants and vitamins, I no longer suffer from PMS and I feel great. I am also dizzy, nauseous all the time, crying, angry, etc. I just switched from zoloft to welbutrin for weightloss and depression. I know what causes me to gain weight and what I need to do to lose it. I am actually under weight now for my size, but I do like the way I look. My question to others is did you stop losing at some point and able to maintain. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. It also intensifies the effects of many other meds. Please have your nephrologist look for FMD (Fibromuscular Dysplasia. It may take a few weeks, but you will notice the changes. Here is my conclusion after 20 years of being on a-depressants, and also after over 20 years of being a pharmacist. I gained 10 pounds and constantly craved sugar and sweets. I really think my Thyroid is messed up since being on Wellbutrin. I will be starting wellbutrin 150 mg, for depression. I have been on Paxil Cr 25mgs for 6 years i have gained 25 lbs and i have no energy my doctor is weaning me off the paxil to start the wellburtin i hope the side affect of it is weight loss. Since the dosage was rased, I really lost my appetite. When I first increased my does to 300mg (from 150mg) I had just moved and started a new very stressful job (vet clinic). I never had a problem before I took this drug. I have been on wellbutrin for 6 years and i have losts 50 lbs in 2 years. I am contemplating getting off of it due to all the bad side effects I get, the worst being dry mouth. After some extensive research, I found out that the generic can cause certain people some really nasty side effects. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. I would do a very slow weaning from it this time. I am actually on it again to try and quit smoking. It is great a controlling my depression and hunger. Started the wellbutrin xl 150mg about a week ago. It caused me to be pretty jittery at first but after a couple of weeks it improved. I have been on Wellbutrin for almost a year at 300mg for depression. I have gained weight while on it and am afraid that I might gain more when I go off it again. My doctor discussed possibly putting me on welbutrin. Went off the paxil after about 6 years while still in a very stressful job. I started taking Wellbutrin for Major Depressive disorder many years ago, and continued to take it for 3 years. One thing I will say is Wellbutrin did not work very well for Anxiety, so this time around I am going to talk to my Dr. My mind seemed to always be racing and impulsiveness was my middle name. I am up now because of it (4a. I had to buy a whole new wardrobe, and now it looks as if I may have to do it all over again. However, I gained another 30 pounds, and it lowered my sex drive and my ability to perform sexually (male). The weight loss has been an added plus, but again, I would attribute this more to lifestyle change than anything else. Now a few weeks later I seem to eat anything in sight. At first I thought it was because I switched over from celexa and was having celexa withdrawals. I am currently taking 300 mg XL daily no weight lost 1 month. I am dizzy a lot, but I think that will go away. My dr put me on it for compulsive behavior and depression. it weaning you off I got off of it without being told about the withdrawals. I read that sezures are only for higher dose you were on. Since being back on it i have seen a small change in my weight maybe 10lbs. I switched to Wellbutrin (generic) about 3 weeks ago to combat (and replace) Prozac weight gain. When I first started the Wellburtin I lost the weight. to talk about it. I can perform fine sexually after just a week off the ssri. I dont want to go the the gym, work or anything. Also, I believe from my experience with myself and my patients that people do respond differently to the various antidepressants. It sounds like all of you are taking welbutrin for weight loss. I have gained about 20 lbs in about a month:(. Will see. It gave me energy and controlled my hunger. For example, paxil tends to cause the most weight gain. My daughter took a med for ADHD and i watch her lose weight rapid but it never stopped and i am worried that may happen with me. I consider myself to have a fairly high metabolism and I can maintain my weight quite easily. The 2nd time I was home and after hospitalization and exhaustive tests there was no doubt it was the Wellbutrin. Everyday when I weigh myself I can see that type of a difference. After the stress subsided I quit my Wellbutrin and within a week I started gaining weight like crazy. Rather lose then gain expecially when u are trying to quit smoking. Wellbutrin tends to be neutral in regards to sexual issues, and tends to improve sexual drive. I did start smoking again, however, after quitting for over 5 years. Thanks, email me at the above email if you have suggestions. The Topamax is an anti-seizure drug, works for migraines (which I only had as a teenager) causes weight loss and is a mood stabilizer. I really appreciate all of the comments here -- makes me feel a little better about depression (no pun intended) and that alot of people feel like I do. The Zoloft made me have a huge appetite and I gained about 6-8 lbs. Went on this crap because my Dr, thought it would help PMS, it did nothing but cause me to jump from 117- 150 lbs in less than 3 months. I am older now, though, so I think that might be the difference. The higher the dose the less u are hungry. I started out at 300 lbs, and this mornings weighed 166. After years of different medications I found out one of my kidneys is noticably smaller than the other in which my nephroligist believes to be from being on many different meds over the years. Not many side effects, other than weight gain (20 pounds). I am currently taking 300 mg XL daily no weight lost 1 month. All its done is make me not want to do anything. 8. I did start smoking again, however, after quitting for over 5 years. I also was able to quit smoking for 8 months. Wellbutrin tends to be neutral in regards to sexual issues, and tends to improve sexual drive. It sounds like all of you are taking welbutrin for weight loss. Since being back on it i have seen a small change in my weight maybe 10lbs. My dr put me on it for compulsive behavior and depression. I was on Wellbutrin 150 for a year, but saw no improvement in depression. I am dizzy a lot, but I think that will go away. I had to buy a whole new wardrobe, and now it looks as if I may have to do it all over again. I really think my Thyroid is messed up since being on Wellbutrin. My 10 year old daughter has this and it is so commonly mis-diagnosed. I never had time to eat at work very often, I ended up loseing 20lbs in just around 3 weeks and got very sick. I did lose some weight and at 55 my libido went through the roof. Went off the paxil after about 6 years while still in a very stressful job. There is way more weight loss with this then weight gain. Gained about 15 pounds initially and another 15 after about a year. Wellbutrin tends to cause the most weight loss. I should weigh anywhere from 125-135 pounds so thats about 25lbs I need.
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