Wellbutrin and weight loss

Wellbutrin and weight loss - anyone

Melissa78

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Posted 7/27/2016 7:35 PM (GMT 0)

In the last 2 years I have taken Prozac and then Lexapro 20mg. Recently Wellbutrin 150xl was added. I've gained about 25 pounds which I feel like is making me more depressed. Will the Wellbutrin help me lose some of that? I feel like my enegry has picked up in the short time I've taken it. It was just the anniversary of my child's death and I just sit on the couch and cry. I don't even shower for sometimes 4 days at a time because I just don't care and am struggling so much.

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Posted 7/27/2016 9:29 PM (GMT 0)

I am so sorry for what you are going through. It isn't too late to do grief counseling if need be.

I know that Wellbutrin doesn't cause weight gain. As far as losing, I am not sure, but don't be surprised if you do. Did you ask the doc about it? Just the fact that you feel more energetic will help. Do you walk? I walk daily. It helps me from gaining, though I need to lose. My psychologist said I could add Wellbutrin to the mix that I take, but I really don't want to add anymore meds. I have to take so many different ones now.

Try to shower, even if you don't feel like it. We always feel better afterwards. I know the feeling. Self nurturing is usually the first thing that goes. It is for me anyway.

Hang in there and I hope you feel better.

Hugs, Karen...

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