wellbutrin and weight gain

[DeliaMarie]

I've been given wellbutrin because since I've been on Zoloft,(about 6 months), I've gained 8 pounds. Wellbutrin is supposed to help with the weight problem but, the possible side effect of seizures terrifies me. Does anyone have any info regarding these things???

[svlmg]

I took Wellbutrin for over a year and did not have any problems. Everyone is different and of course a lot depends on your health history.

I only took the smaller dose as the higher dose turned me into a crazy woman. I just felt so uptight and my kids could get under my skin very easily.

Good luck with it. I hope it helps you the way you need it to.

[Imhere2]

I switched from Lexapro to Wellbutrin because of weight gain and high blood pressure and have had wonderful results. Blood pressure is normal again and I have lost weight. Hopefully this medication will work for you too.. Good Luck

[kk2]

I'm certainly no substitute for a medical professional, but I'm prettty sure that its just that you shouldn't take the Welbutrin if you already have a problem with seizures. Lots of people take it without developing a seizure problem and it really helps them. good luck

[danielleurban]

I have been on effexor for about a year-started on 75mg and now taking max dose of 225mg.  I gained 59 lbs since being on the pills and now I am curious if this could be related. I am retaining a TON of water weight (pitting edema) I started the B6/B12 combo shots Monday and 3000mg of Vitamin C..I go today to get weighed.  I did feel a burst of energy after the first shot, also difficulty sleeping...anyone have any of these experiences?

[mary29-4-ever]

I STARTED WELLBUTRIN OVER A YEAR AGO AND GOT GREAT RESULTS IT HELPED ME GET MOTIVATED TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT MY WEIGHT AND CARE HOW MY HOME LOOKED AND SO FORTH WELL AFTER ABOUT 6MTHS I QUIT TAKING IT FOR A WHILE AND RELIZED I REALLY SHOULDNT HAVE STOPPED TAKING IT. I STARTED BACK ON IT ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT GOT THE SAME RESULTS AS LAST TIME. DONT UNDERSTAND WHY MAYBE I NEED TO UP MY DOSEAGE GOING TO SEE MY DOCTOR MONDAY I'LL FIND OUT THEN.

[SlimMom]

I took Wellbutrin for over a year and was very happy with it But then I had a seizure and a year later I had another one. They were the grand mal type and #2 kept me in the hospital for three days of tests. Seizures are becoming more recognized as a side effect of this drug and I have noticed that it is mentioned in the TV ads now. Other than that I did lose some weight and felt really great. But because of the seizures I had quite a lot of trouble with my driving licence.

[LADIVA]

I JUST WANT  TO KNOW LIKE HOW MUCH AND IN HOW LONG U GIRLS LOSS WEIGTH. THAT U WENT IN A DIET OR JUST U LOOSE THE WEIGTH. THANK U VERY MUCH.

[daisygirl9]

I took Wellbutrin for over 2 years and I steadily gained over 40 pounds in that period of time. I was on the 300 XL dose. It just made me want to eat so much and disrupted my sleep. I know they say you don't gain weight on it but that was not my experience. I am now finally off that drug and trying to lose the weight.  

[sweetsarah1]

I just read your comments about weight gain while taking Wellbutrin.  I've been on it for a few years now for anxiety/panic problems.  I take 200 mg once a day, which I'm told is a relatively low dose.  My psych told me that people lose weight while on Wellbutrin.  NOT ME!  I've gained 50 pounds and I don't seem to be able to take it off even with diet and exercise.  I started thinking it was just me.  I'm sorry you've had the same experience but I'm glad to know I'm not alone.  It has really helped with the anxiety/panic thing but I can't stand how I look!  I think I'm going to try something else.  

[Star_ruby]

I have just started to take Wellbutrin and I am a little concern about I have read so far.  Some say they have lost weight other have gained so I guess it works different for everyone.  For those of you who have been taking the medication and did lose weight......how long before you noticed the weight-loss?  I have been on it for about 3 weeks and have not seen any difference.  I am still stressing, ver sensitive to everything, and have trouble sleeping.  I do noticed that I am not as hungry as I used to be and I do have a little more energy.  Please somebody respond!!

[Walking by Faith~]

I have been on Wellbutrin for about 2 months now. I have lost over 25lbs and it is beginning to scare folks around me.  I take Wellbutrin for anxiety/panic attacks. I don't know if it was just stress that contributed to the weight loss or the drug alone, but 25lbs in less than 2 months concerns me.
Other side effects I have are horrible constipation...so much I had to lessen my meat intake and increase my vegetable/fruit...which isn't all bad. AND these headaches! They're horrible.
I can say my anxiety and panic attacks have dramatically changed, Thank God! I thought I was loosing my mind.  Good luck for anyone who is on the drug, but please don't take it for the wrong reasons.

[Star_ruby]

Thanks for the comment.  I was on Lexapro and gained a lot of weight so the doctor changed me to Wellbutrin because it heps to lose weight.  I have not lost any weight in 3 weeks. Maybe is too early to tell and that is why I was asking......when did you start to notice that you were losing weight? How long had you been taking it before you saw the weight loss results?  I think it has helped me with the anxiety although I have a hard time falling asleep and wake up during the night or wake up really early.  I guess it is just a matter of getting used to it.

[laura1977]

hey everyone, I just thought that you guys would benefit from hearing this.  Wellbutrin does cause seizures in people that have had no known seizure problem.  Trust me I know first hand.  I had a bad seizure and stopped breathing while driving my car.  Luckly there was a nurse in another car and she did CPR on me.  My neighbor was also on this medicine and it caused her to have anxiety attacks.  I just wanted to let people know that stuff is happening so be careful.

[tfhud58]

I'm glad I'm not the only one......my doctor changed me from Lexapro to Wellbutrin for the exact same reason, I have been on it a couple of months now.....no weight