weight loss on wellbutrin

Yes, I've been on Wellbutrin for over a year. It does decrease my appetite & over the holidays last year (Sept & Dec) I lost 30 lbs. I walk regularly & try to eat good too, but it's a battle!

I have been taking 150 mgs of bupropion for 2 years. A years ago something devastating happened to me and my dr. added 1mg of xanax. recently an new psychiatrist added lexapro, 10 mgs. I am on a lot of heart meds (I have an artificial mitral valve) and when I took them together, I got so nauseous, I was vomiting, so they doctor called me in something for nausea and told me to stop the lexapro. The thing is though, that the lexapro made me feel normal, not forgetful (ususally can't remember the words I want to say until 3-5 minutes later) I call it "my brain being on pause. I want to feel normal, not edgy and be able to speak intelligently. Any suggestions?

I was put on Wellbutrin by my doctor about six years ago, I had moved to a new city, new job and was very depressed.  I found it helped and it also helped me take off some weight that another antidepressant had made me gain.  I stayed on Wellbutrin for years.  Then I found my depression increasing, I asked my doctor if it was possible I was becoming immune to it.  I ended up going off and on for a few years.  I felt like I needed it and I liked the added energy and weight loss I got at the beginning.  I didn't like the memory loss and excessive sweating I encountered.  I have battled my depression cold turkey.  For the most part, most days are pretty good.  However I do struggle with my weight.  I work out doing Crossfit, I run and walk my dog, five to six days a week.  I watch everything I eat, right now I am doing weight watchers yet I can't seem to lose weight.  I have talked to my doctor before and he told me he thought i looked good and be happy with the way I am it could be worse.  Well in my eyes it is worse, my weight in my depression.  I don't look my weight but I weigh 170 pds, 5'5 and I almost turning the big 40 this year.  I feel like i have the slowest metabolism ever.  I often wornder if it has to do with being on Wellburtrin for so many years.  I did find the generic was not as effective for me and my doctor gave me a prescription for the real brand.  I still have some and I am considering trying it again for the weight loss.  I am desperate to lose weight and if this helps even with ten pounds I would be happy.  Has anyone encountered any of the above?

i have//it depends on youre body ...exercise and how much youre eating i lost weight intially been on it for 4 years and now im gaining weight back ...go figure?

My doctor has decided to take me off of Effexor and put me on Wellbutrin. I have gained over 40 pounds and have developed high blood pressure. I wondered how you were when you were weaned off of Effexor. I am worried because I have forgotten some of my dosages a few times and felt horrible until I took my next dose. What was it like for you?

I've been on it to for two weeks now but haven't seen any weight loss: my doctor put me on it not only for depression but to loose weight.....how long did it take you to notice the loss? 

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I've been on Wellbutrin XL since May 27 of this year (2013). I'm on 300mg/day for severe depression and anxiety. Long story short I unintentionally completed my 10 year plan in a 2 year period and thats just too much for your early 20s. It took its toll. Add on my only sister dying of metastatic breast cancer (metastasized to her liver, lungs, femur, spine and now brain) and I guess it made me an ideal candidate for depression, thus the meds. :) Anyhoo, I've been on it for about a month and a half and have lost over 40 lbs, or approximately a pound a day. I'm attempting to eat quality, relatively high calorie foods to slow that down but I just can't stomach enough food for it to make much of a difference. I obviously had weight to lose so I'm not terribly heartbroken, but am concerned that this won't settle down soon causing me to be underweight. In terms of the depression and anxiety- its helping. I handle it a bit better. I was "handling" things before by ignoring them. Before, I'd have physical manifestations which landed me in the hospital a few times, including heart palpitations and fainting. Since starting this, I've had little to no reoccurrence. All in all, really glad I'm on wellbutrin. It has its drawbacks but in my case the positions definitely outweigh the negative.

Yes I have the same issue. Using bizarre words not being able to think as fast. And I'm smart.

Is Wellbutrin safe to take for only weight loss?? My doctor prescribed me this twice a day and phentermine. I know the phentermine is good but I was asking her for 2 a day and she did it this way. Now I'm nervous to even take the wellbutrin. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Welbutrin is the second antidepressant that i have tried. the first one was Cetalipram, but i had severe suicidal thoughts while i was on that, they may have been caused by the medication OR by the fact that i was havin some upset after gettin rejected by a girl i really like and stuff like that. but if anything ive gained a few pounds while ive been on Welbbutrin. i wish that it would make me lose some weight cuz im not exactly skinny lol

I dont think that Welbutrin is a Weight loss drug. as far as i know, its mainly for depression but can also help with ADHD

Generic is not the same as brand...at least for me. I was on brand years back and felt great and lost weight. I was recently on generic and I gained 35 pounds and was more depressed than when I started taking it!!! Generic are usually about 20% less potent n have fillers that may give you side effects.

I'm thinking that when most people are complaining that they have memory loss and agitation etc. it is because they are not eating or sleeping enough. They may feel "fine" without eating or sleeping much because the Wellbutrin is making them fell happier and more energetic. But really your body and brain cannot function properly without real fuel and proper rest. You should try to eat and sleep more regularly even if you don't feel hungry or tired. I was on a prescription diet pill for about a year (phentermine) and was having the same side effects a you mentioned. Your brain is running on empty. Force yourself to eat a couple small but very nutritional meals, sleep at least 6-7 hours a night and see if you feel sharper after a few days.

Nope sorry: it's the wellbutrin, and it's actually been shown to cause memory problems in studies so people aren't just imaging this side effect, nor is it due to eating habits and lack of rest.

Yes, I've experienced this. Works for about 2 weeks or a month or 2 depending on how long I've stayed off it, and then BAM suddenly it don't work no more (not for weight or depression or anything). I would stay off it and see if your body regulates and readjusts on its own bc I think wellbutrin causes more weight gain than loss in the long term. Also 170 at 5'5 is considered clinically overweight so your dr sounds like a self absorbed a hole (seriously did he even stop to look at you and consider that you might be happier at a healthier weight or did he just ignore all your concerns?).