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Posted by alittlehigh on July 20, 2007, at 18:28:40
It seems that most of the people concentrated on this forum tend to appreciate weight loss. I am the opposite. Although I am prescribed Wellbutrin SR 150 mg twice a day I do not want lose weight.
Does anyone have any advice? I have started eating when I am not hungry, and I basically never turn down calories.
Does the weight loss result from metabolic changes or is it purely appetite based?
I have already slipped a few pounds and am very frustrated. If anyone can offer any advice or insight I would be very appreciative. I've been on almost every other med in existance and this one really works for me, which is why I will be especially reluctant to let it go.
Thanks,
Jake
Posted by Phillipa on July 20, 2007, at 21:47:45
In reply to Weight Control on Wellbutrin, posted by alittlehigh on July 20, 2007, at 18:28:40
Well I'll give you a few pounds of mine. What a great question. I'll be anxious to hear if someone really knows. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maria3667 on July 21, 2007, at 17:54:39
In reply to Re: Weight Control on Wellbutrin » alittlehigh, posted by Phillipa on July 20, 2007, at 21:47:45
Jake,
You can have some of mine too!
To the contrary, I GAINED weight on Wellbutrin.
Good luck.
Maria
Posted by Racer on July 21, 2007, at 19:21:31
In reply to Weight Control on Wellbutrin, posted by alittlehigh on July 20, 2007, at 18:28:40
It's a combination of things -- appetite suppression, and metabolic changes. The good news is that it should be self-limiting, as your body adjusts, any weight changes should taper off.
My advice, really, would be to see a dietitian, who can help you work out a meal plan to help you keep your weight within normal limits. Otherwise, it's also possible that adding another drug would help reverse the appetite suppression. Maybe adding an SSRI, which might boost the effects of the Wellbutrin?
It would also be worth discussing this with your doctor. Maybe there's something else that might help.
Good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on July 21, 2007, at 20:41:17
In reply to Re: Weight Control on Wellbutrin » alittlehigh, posted by Racer on July 21, 2007, at 19:21:31
Usually see the wellbutrin added to effexor for the weight loss. Only I've never heard of any SSRI that would cause wt loss have you? As that would be definitiely on my list to try. Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on July 21, 2007, at 23:13:25
In reply to Re: Weight Control on Wellbutrin » Racer, posted by Phillipa on July 21, 2007, at 20:41:17
> Only I've never heard of any SSRI that would cause wt loss have you?
Actually, the SSRIs were originally thought to cause some weight loss. Some doctors still believe that they do. More recent information is that there's some weight loss on start up, but within about six months, they begin to cause weight gain.
And the original poster wanted to stop the weight loss he was experiencing with Wellbutrin, not to lose weight.
Posted by Phillipa on July 22, 2007, at 18:59:49
In reply to Re: Weight Control on Wellbutrin » Phillipa, posted by Racer on July 21, 2007, at 23:13:25
Yup I know so six months or so for SSRI's to cause wt gain. Actually I lost on paxil too. But wanted to. And could eat whatever I wanted. Man I wish that would happen again. Love Phillipa
Posted by hawkeye on July 23, 2007, at 15:23:02
In reply to Weight Control on Wellbutrin, posted by alittlehigh on July 20, 2007, at 18:28:40
OMG What a horrible problem !
For starters try the following 4 times/day
2 Sarah Lee Fudge Brownies a la mode with Dove Dark Chocolate Syrup
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