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?
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FaithNGod247365
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 May 2005 Posts: 26 Location: VA
Posted: 05-11-05 14:57pm
I am on the sr, 2 times a day at 150 mg.
I lost weight and I sleep pretty well if I
take it and go right to bed. If I take it
and then stay up doing this and that...I
will be up for a little longer than I
want. I havent tried the xl... Good
luck.
Oh yes, I too have a small frame. I am
5'0..I know!
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tasil
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Philadelphia
Very Cool Posted: 05-12-05 13:28pm
I have been on and off of wellbutrin for a
few years now.. And I have also been on
sleep med's too.. I never thought that
the wellbutrinwas the reason I couldnt
sleep. When I lowered my dose I was able
to sleep finallly but now I just started
with the 150 sr twice a day as well.. And
im not sure how I will react.. I guess I
will see tonite. I am taking it a 6am and
3pm for now.. I know it should be 12
hours btwn..But my pharmacist said I could
do this so that it isnt close to bed.. I
may try it like you though if I cant
sleep..Taking it before bed.. And then
early in the afternoon.. Around 10-11
depending on the tme I go to sleep..??
Not sure. As for my weight.. I was
losing alot of weight and it scared me..
My Dr. Was beginning to think I was
anorexic.. I guess I will just monitor it
and keep snacks around. I do notice im
not that hungry or I dont eat as much when
I take the higher dose.. Oh well..
Thanks for your reply.. I'd love to chat
with you off line ?? I have never really
talked to anyone else that understood what
im dealing with.. If you'd like you can
email me..
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FaithNGod247365
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 May 2005 Posts: 26 Location: VA
Posted: 05-12-05 14:43pm
Yeah, I dont know about taking that at
3pm. Neither of the doctors I ever had
seen on wellbutrin instructed that. You
should follow what your doctor says, not
the pharmasist. You doctor knows you. I
am 18, and I have been on wellbutrin sr
for about 2...Actually 3 years now. At
first, the side effects are noticable.
The ones in regards to weight loss. I
couldnt eat when I took mine, but
eventually I could. I don't think I
would trade wellbutrin in for anything!
Eventually I am gonna try and wean off
because I believe god can heal me from
depression, but for now I am happy where I
am. Wellbutrin did help me lose a good
amount of weight. The higher the dose,
the more you lose...Start out small or you
will be sorry. Nausea will kick your
tail! You didnt give me an e-amil addy!!
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tasil
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Philadelphia
sorry, I dont know why I thought you could
see it?
My name is lisa
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travelnurse05
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Various US cities
Posted: 05-12-05 23:44pm
Faithingod, if you were diabetic, would
you say, "i'm going to wean myself of my
insulin injections because i'm going to
pray to god to heal me from diabetes?"
depression is a chemical imbalence! You
wouldn't tell a diabetic to pray to god so
that her pancreas would start to make
insulin, so don't think that you can start
to make neurotransmitters on your own by
praying to god. Depression, just like
diabetes, is a medical condition due to
the lack of chemicals in the body. You
faith certainly can help you deal with the
fact that you suffer from depression, but
don't just think that praying is going to
heal you from a chemical imbalence.
