wellbutrin

KrissyU84<3 · Post by **KrissyU84<3** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:50 am

I was taking Paxil but had major problems with weight gain. I just started Wellbutrin. Wondering what everyone's experiences are with the medice. Thank you

Wildcard · Post by **Wildcard** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:34 am

Hello,
I was on Paxil for 6 years and also gained a huge amount of weight. I then went on lexapro, I have never been on wellbutrin. But, my sister has for depression and she had some luck with it. She did not gain weight and she felt much better. I think she had less side effects, as opposed to using lexapro and paxil.

Shifrah · Post by **Shifrah** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:20 am

Originally posted by KrissyU84<3:
I was taking Paxil but had major problems with weight gain. I just started Wellbutrin. Wondering what everyone's experiences are with the medice. Thank you

I was on Welbutrin for a bit of time. I found that the extended dose was far better for me than the 2 pills 2xs a day. It seemed that the 2 and 2 dose went into my system too fast and I experienced a lot of side effects. However, with the extended release, I didn't experience any side effects and it gradually went into my system.

I used Welbutrin to stop smoking, not for depression. Not sure what type of WB was prescribed for you, but I know the extended tabs worked best for me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:30 am

krissy,
i have been on welbution for over2 years and have no problems taking it..you need to get adjusted to it for a couple of weeks before it gets in your system. take care and GOD BLESS..
DON

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:11 pm

I have major depression and bad anxiety. I have only been on it for less then a week so I'm still getting used to it. It is difficult for me to sleep so I was prescribed vistaril for bed time. I'm on a very low dose of Wellbutrin. I cut my pills in half right now. I'm never hungy which is bad and good. I'm overweight and excited to loose the extra pounds. Does anyone have anxiety that takes Wellbutrin alone?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:13 pm

I take wellbutrin for depression. I was taking zoloft but had bad side affects. I have been taking the wellbutrin for about a week and half. I also cut my pills in half due to not being able to sleep at night. So far I feel this med has been helpful. Wondering if it has made anyone feel more depressed or if I just need to get use to it?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:21 am

I took Wellbutrin XR for about 2 months last year. It curbed my appetite pretty well for the first couple weeks, but that went away after awhile. I finally stopped taking it because it made me a little bit edgy. If you're already suffering from anxiety, like I was/am, that's not good. It was also pretty expensive, although I think the generic version is available now.

A few months ago, my doctor prescribed Paxil, but I chickened out after reading about all the potential side effects. The filled prescription bottle is still sitting in my medicine cabinet.

britt8200 · Post by **britt8200** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:37 am

I want to thank everyone that replied so far. I am starting feel so much better. I am losing weight and I'm starting to feel good about myself again. I hope others share their experiences.