Help... I have been on wellbutrin for a
few years, and recently I switched from
300mg to 150mg xl.. In the short time
that I have decreased my dose, I have
gained at least 8 lbs, which on my small
frame is a lot. I went on the wellbutrin
because I have slight ocd and depression.
Well, now that I have gained 8 lbs im
completely obsessed with the weight and
food ii think about it all day) not to
mention being depressed over the weight
gain. The reason I lowered the dose was
because I was not sleeping.. Help.. Has
anyone else experienced this.. And if so
.. What can I do for the insomnia.. I
need to get back on the 300mg so that I
dont obsess over my issues.. Has anyone
gone up and down in dosage before.. What
did you experience?
|
BUNNIE777
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 1 Location: PENNSYLVANIA
Wellbutrin Posted: 06-02-05 06:05am
I just started welbutrin xl. It has much
less chances of weight gain. Make sure
you contact your doctor and get the right
welbutrin. It does cause me insomnia, but
in one week I alredy notice a great
difference. I told my doctor I really
didnt want any antidepressant that caused
weight gain, and he told me that this one
doesnt. So far this week I lost another 2
pounds. Check into this asap.. Karen
|
Devious
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 3
Wellbutrin Xl For Weight Loss Posted: 07-27-05 23:07pm
I was just put on wellbutrin xl yesterday
for excessive weight gain and some
depression. Today I have hardly been
able to stay awake! I know they say it
causes insomnia, but it appears to be
doing the opposite to me. Has anyone
else had this problem? Do you think it
is a good product to help with weight
loss?
|
spitak
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 2 Location: NJ
Re: Wellbutrin Xl For Weight Loss Posted: 05-20-06 13:50pm
I just quit taking effexor recently and I
have been getting some strange withdrawal
symptoms. Effexor and paxil made me gain
60 lbs over the past 4 years!!! I
finally changed my family doctor, and I
thik there is hope: he gave me wellbutrin
xl 150 and will double that dosage real
soon. He also suggested adipex for weight
loss. Losing those 60 pounds is urgent.
I am battling obesity and depression --
hopefully things wil get better soon.
Anyone experienced adipex? Let me know
pls! I need your help.
--------
devious
wrote:
i was just put on wellbutrin
xl yesterday for excessive weight gain and
some depression. Today I have hardly
been able to stay awake! I know they
say it causes insomnia, but it appears to
be doing the opposite to me. Has anyone
else had this problem? Do you think it
is a good product to help with weight
loss?
|
Crazyness24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Jersey
Posted: 08-04-06 08:13am
I started wellburtin xl 150 ive lost 15
pounds...This stuff is amazing!
|
smilebig
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 1 Location: california
Wellbutrin Posted: 08-25-06 13:45pm
Ive taken wellbutrin in the past and
have lost 10 pounds in half the dose in
about two weeks. I was only on it for 2
months I did manage to keep that extra
weight off for about six months. It also
increased my sex drive, not in a bad way
either :) this I feel is for temporary
depression and always works for me. But
I did end up with pancreatitus at one time
nothing major ,just do nott consume any
alcohol .
|
SHALLIEMAE
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 1 Location: CANADA
Very Depressing Help Posted: 08-28-06 22:02pm
I have been on anti-depressants most of my
life. Very few have helped me, the
majority of them make me feel more
depressed.
I started wellbutrin last august and
noticed weight gain. I went off it.
I was also on estrogen and wellbutrin.
I started back on wellbutrin and noticed a
weight gain very quickly. I find when I
take these meds that I just want to eat
all the time. It does stimulate me and I
do feel better on it, although at times
agitated. It has also helped with my
sexual desires.
I started on estrogel and wellbutrin at
the same time. I noticed weight gain
within a few weeks. I am up to 157 pounds
and 5'2", i've never weighed this. I took
myself off the wellbutrin gradually and
started dieting. I have lost 7 pounds in
3 weeks. I am so happy with that.
However, my depression is getting bad
again, i'm tired, and my husband said that
I am flying off the handle again. (i had
stopped doing this after a couple weeks on
wellbutrin.
I don't know what to do !?
Any thoughts out there ?
What to do
