If anyone could tell me their past or current experiences using Wellbutrin SR, that would be great. Also, I know that sometimes it causes weight LOSS. I didn't think that it would because usually anti-depressants cause weight GAIN. I'm a 21 year old female 5' 6" that weighed about 127 pounds before taking it and only a month into it am down ten pounds to 117. Is this ok? I am a little scared about it. Also, did anyone notice an increase in sex drive? Please tell me anything you can about it. Thank you soo much!
2007-01-09 06:35:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Wellbutrin has been very effective for me. I've been on it (in combination with other meds because I am bipolar) for 8 years (both the SR and XL forms). In the very beginning it did cause loss of appetite, but that eventually went away. I had to remind myself to eat during that time, which was strange. This medication is different than most antidepressants (it works on different neurotransmitters)...it has a low risk or weight gain or sexual side effects (decreased libido, inability to orgasm, etc.) ...side effects that are common in all (or almost all) other antidepressants.
Definitely tell your doctor about your weight loss. I'm pretty sure you are significantly under weight at this point.
2007-01-09 08:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently on Wellbutrin SR. The pharmaceutical name is Bupropian.
Wellbutrin is not considered a "weight gain" anti-depressant. I also lose weight when taking Wellbutrin SR. If you are concerned about too much weight loss, you may want to consider increasing your caloric intake. Breakfast drinks and nutritional bars are an easy way to get more calories.
Wellbutrin SR
SR stand for Sustained Release. The medicine is released over a period of time into your bloodstream. These are typically 150 mg. tablets and taken twice a day. Do not take the second tablet past 5 PM, as you may have problems with insomnia. This drug is also known under the name Zyban which is a medication used to stop smoking.
Wellbutrin XL which is their new one a day tablet (if you are taking 300 mg, the typical dose). XL stands for Extended Release.
Then, there is the plain wellbutrin without any letters behind it. This medication goes into your system instantly. This isn't prescribed very often because it must be taken many times during the day to keep up the levels needed to perform it's job.
All of the Wellbutrin (with and without letters) are basically the same drug. The difference is how they are released into your bloodstream. Obviously, the more evenly the drug is distributed, the better the effects.
Some anti-depressants decrease sex drive. Wellbutrin (along with most of the newer anti-depressants) do not decrease sex drive. It is not unusual to see an increase in sex drive. If this fits your lifestyle, appropriately, it is not something to be concerned about.
If you feel that the side-effects are too much to handle, you may want to discuss this with your prescribing physician. There are many, many anti-depressants out there. The goals of these drugs are to make you feel more comfortable and have a better quality of life.
2007-01-09 07:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Meltzer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different medications work differently for different people. Wellbutrin did NOT work for me. It was the first thing I was prescribed when I was diagnosed with severe depression 8 1/2 years ago (I was 24 then), and it did exactly the opposite of what it was supposed to do: it made me even more emotional and even more irritable. I was only on it for one month before I switched to Paxil.
Wellbutrin did not affect my sex drive one way or the other.
Paxil decreased my sex drive.
Neither drug affected my weight.
Years later I switched to Prozac, which I liked better than both Wellbutrin and Paxil.
You have to find out what works best for you, which involves being open with your doctor (who you should ask about your weight loss), and which may or may not involve some trial and error. Unless the Wellbutrin is making you worse, stay on it for at least a month (most antidepressants take that long to really start working), be open with your doctor about any fears you may have, and take it from there.
Good luck.
2007-01-09 07:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by cleopatra2u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done very well with Wellbrutrin. Like any anti-depressant it takes a while to take effect, and does so slowly enough you might not notice yourself feeling better. The weightloss I didn't really experience, though I wouldn't worry about it too much. Wellbutrin is the only anti-depressant with no possible loss of sex drive, and the increase your experiencing might be the result of just increased energy.
2007-01-09 06:46:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a girlfriend on it. Sex drive was WOW. I think she really did good on it(not counting the sex), but it kept her up at night apparently and she didn't like that.
I am currently taking Efexor XR. I lost about twenty pound in a month. I think you will find that it is the depression that is causing the weight loss. Most mood stabilizers take 6-8 weeks to take full effect.
2007-01-09 06:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ben B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 21:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's likely you're eating too fast. Try holding a conversation with a meal so you're certainly not gulping down more than it is advisable to feel full.
2016-02-18 23:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on it right now and I think it's better than most. It does take time before you see a difference. I don't think you should lose any more weight though.
2007-01-09 06:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a dash of cinnamon to offer fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar.
2016-01-28 19:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beware of "fat-free" or "zero trans fats" foods as you could be trading fats for huge variety of sugar or sodium.
2017-03-10 23:41:25 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋