Wellbutrim

deborahscinder

Veteran Member

Joined : Jun 2014

Posts : 1535

Posted 7/21/2017 2:59 PM (GMT 0)

I have been taking Prozac for years and I'm so tired of the weight gain. Fifty lbs so far, I'm depressed because of that and have an upcoming pdoc appointment this month and thinking about trying Wellbutrim because I heard it can boost energy and weight loss. The only setback for me is the side effects I know I will get, the extra anxiety at first.
Anyone have any knowledge on Wellbutrim?

Scaredy Cat

Elite Member

Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 7/21/2017 5:10 PM (GMT 0)

D.S.,

While true that Wellbutrin is desirable due to the fact it tends not to cause weight gain...

...the downside is that it is not known to be one of the best meds for treating anxiety effectively.

Therefore...perhaps asking your doctor about decreasing your Prozac slightly...and adding the Wellbutrin as an add-on...rather than doing a compete switch would be a good plan?

Hoping you find the right regimen for your needs soon...keep us updated. (((❤)))

S.C.

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