I'm nineteen and have been on antidepressants since I was sixteen for anxiety. I now suffer from depression as well. I have tried lexapro, cymbalta, and symbyax. Lexapro worked for a few years but sort of wore off. Cymbalta was next and it did nothing. Symbyax made me feel much better but I gained about ten pounds in less then two weeks. I was ALWAYS hungry and I had really bad swelling. I have always been incredibly self conscious of my weight (normally 5'2" between 130-135 lbs and running everyday). I had to stop Salk running because the swelling in my legs made it incredibly painful so I was even more depressed. I finally went to my doctor after about three weeks and told her I had to change. She put me on bupropion 450mg/day. I've been on it for about five days. I can really tell a difference in my appetite( completely gone). I haven't lost any weight though and my legs are still swollen and I can't run. Will this get better?! Does it take a while for the symbyax to get out of my system? Any thoughts or comments appreciated!
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