im on wellbutrin...supposed to not gain weight...it kinda has but overall im still depressed...been on it a month...now on that and zoloft...have been on that 2 weeks...tried lexapro before too...nothing seems to work...im so unhappy..if i didnt have my son id probably be dead....is there something else wrong with me or do i just need a better drug??...i dont even want to take these but its my last option..please help
2006-10-16 15:59:26 · 11 answers · asked by Haylei00 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ask your doctor. Depression in itself can cause weight gain. If you are still depressed after taking a medication it is not working for you it should only take 2 weeks to get into your system. Call your doc and ask for something else
2006-10-16 16:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by BumbleBee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a drug that works for you and makes you feel like you should. Worrying about your weight gain so much seems a clear sign what you are taking is not for you. It's only been a month, these things take time. Wait a few more weeks before you decide this isn't the drug for you.
Once you find the right combination that works for you, you will see that there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. You will get through this and by the time you are cuddling your grandchildren you will have forgotten about all of these hard times.
Try a little more patience, and if you don;t feel better, try a new drug. Have you tried paxil, it seems to work for many people.
2006-10-16 16:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by surfer_grl_ca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on Wellbutrin XL 300 this will be my third month. I have just started losing weight. I too was very depressed and added a small amount of effexor XL I feel much better....I have lost 10lbs. and still losing........I forget something it takes a couple of months for the medication to build up in our systems (I really can relate to what your saying I have been there more than once) It's hard but just give your medication a chance to build up in your system it seems for ever I know
2006-10-16 16:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about the problem your are having, 3rd generation antidepressants tend to be better with not causing weight gain, if you are taking anti psychotics then quitipine doesn't tend to cause weight gain.
2016-05-22 07:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as an antidepressant that doesnt cause weight gain, I had luck with Effexor XR. I lost about 15 lbs over 3 months.
2006-10-16 16:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by Belinda E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Effexor and it works great! I've been on it for about 5 years or more. It does not make me gain weight. In fact, it has a stimulant effect so it might help you lose weight.
2006-10-16 16:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by kim_bp1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excersize. Take up kayaking, hiking or rock climbing. Heck, just go for a walk. This works as well if not better than antidepressants with GOOD side effects.
2006-10-16 16:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by Roadpizza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever your doctor says is probably good. but i like lexapro. you have to let it work. keep on it for a while. are you in counciling? that helps so much more! the meds just cover it up. you have to get someone to help you through your hard times. the combo has helped me SO MUCH! good luck. take care of you boy!
2006-10-16 16:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paxil does not cause weight gain.
2006-10-16 16:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by kay w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cymbaltia... 4 weeks ive lost 15 lbs
2006-10-16 16:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by JoAnne H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋