I'm on 450mg of Wellbutrin XL, but started at 150 mg. I lost about 80 lbs in a 3-4 month period. It can definitely get out of hand, though I obviously had some weight to lose. Same thing, food was just gross to me- especially sweets. That said, it'll wear off. Eventually you'll get back to your normal appetite. In the meantime, focus on lots of small, healthy calorie dense meals if you don't want to lose much. Think things like avocados, bananas, etc.
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I just saw my doctor yesterday and told him that I'm still having trouble focusing in school. (Instead of adding an ADHD medication to my antidepressant, he is keeping me on just Wellbutrin because it helps with ADHD.) So long story short, he upped my dosage to 300mg once a day and I was wondering if a higher dose would affect the weightloss even more. Thanks! :)
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I HAVE BEEN ON IT SINCE JUNE I TAKE GENERIC WELLBUTRIN AND STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION AND OTHER ISSUES. SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON IT I HAVE FELT MORE LIKE MYSELF THAN I HAVE IN YEARS. I SMILE MORE I ENJOY MY CHILDREN AND MY LIFE IN GENERAL MORE. I DO FIGHT WITH MY SPOUSE MORE OFTEN BUT I THINK THE SMALL SIDE AFFECT OF STICKING UP FOR MYSELF IS WORTH IT. I SLEEP FINE..WELL I HAVE A BABY SO NOT PERFECT BUT MUCH BETTER THAN BEFORE. I NO LONGER BINGER EAT. I WOULD RECCOMEND WELLBURTIN TO ANYONE WHO STRUGGLE WITH STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SEVER SEASONAL DEPRESSION. :) THE WEIGHT LOSS IS JUST A WONDERFUL SIDE EFFECT THAT I DONT MIND AT ALL! ALMOST DOWN TO MY HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHT. NO COMPLAINTES THERE!
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I've been on Wellbutrin since Aug 27, 2015 and when I started I weighed 185lbs. I'm 5'3 so that's a lot of extra weight. The wellbutrin worked immediately on my mood but I wasn't able to cry for about a month. I'm not going to complain about that. So far, on October 4, 2015, I weigh 170lbs. I'm not eating as much as normal because I'm not THAT hungry but it does hit sometimes if I don't eat by 4pm.
As far as energy, I have it when I work out but it doesn't keep me antsy. I do an hour of cardio 6 days a week, as well as walking a lot, so that's been helping with the weight loss as well. It's a great combination and whenever I feel a bit anxious I just take a xanax and that feeling goes away.
As far as energy, I have it when I work out but it doesn't keep me antsy. I do an hour of cardio 6 days a week, as well as walking a lot, so that's been helping with the weight loss as well. It's a great combination and whenever I feel a bit anxious I just take a xanax and that feeling goes away.
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I also had a craving for sweets in the first 24 hours. That was a few days ago and it's gone now.
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How soon did you see weight loss after taking the pill and how much did you lose? I just started the medicine on Monday and I am already 2 lbs down.
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How soon after starting your meds did you see weight losss? I've been taken wellbutrin for three days and I already feel wonder. I'm calmer now than ever.
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A great diet program that I tried last summer (that made me lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks) is 3-week-program which you can find online.
Hope this helps!
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I was on Citalopram 40mg for about 3 years for depression. Back in 2013 my doctor slowly weened me off. My depression never fully went away. I never wanted to admit that I had depression. Now, I was recently diagnosed with SAD. Dr tried Citalopram again in November 2015. Side effect were awful this time around. I had insomnia, headaches, continuously yawning. I couldn't take it. She switched me to Wellbutrin. Actually I'm on the generic, Bupropion XL 150 mg once a day. I take it first thing in the morning. I have to say that I feel great! I haven't felt this good in a long time. I've had no major side effects. My ears do ring from time to time, which I hear is a side effect but I can deal with that. I have more energy to want to do things. I'm not always tired. This does curve my appetite a bit. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat. I have been on it for almost 3 weeks and I have lost 9 pounds. I am considered overweight. I'm a 5'8 female and currently 226 pounds.
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I am so mad I could just spit tacks. I have been telling doctors for years how much I watch my weight and exercise and cannot lose weight. Not one of them has ever said it could have been the Zoloft. Been on bupropion xl 300mg since middle of November and have already lost 13 pounds, not even doing much as my left foot is in a boot for now. At the onset, I had to be patient. For about 5-6 weeks, had awful headache, nausea, and twitching of left eye. Almost thought it's not worth it, but hung on and happy I did. I am on bupropion for high anxiety and have seen a major difference as has my husband. Good luck to all. TLC
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Hi there. I also been having the ringing in the ears. When quiet, dead still i hear that peeeeeep. Using welbutrin 150xl 2 times a day for severe depression. Sleeping been well. Sleep 9 hrs a day. Food intake changed, also i eat healthier. I have noticed a change in my weight, but still scared to get on the scale.(im obsessed with staying thin) and for all those people using it just to loose weight. You are dealing with a serious s5 drug, and can have long term negative effects on your brain.
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I lost quite a bit of weight taking the real wellbutrin. I lost my job and insurance wouldn't cover the real wellbutrin. I'm on the generic and makes me more depressed and made me gain at least 20 lbs and that is upsetting me because I watch my diet. Somehow I am going to go back on the real version
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