Posted by Joe Schmoe on July 27, 2001, at 22:04:24
In reply to Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by itchld on July 27, 2001, at 20:30:38
> Has anyone elst been prescribed Wellbutrin as a weight loss aide? What dosage was prescribed and when do you take it? How long did it take for the appetite suppression to kick in?
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> I have been taking 300 mg. in the morning for 5 days and have noticed no effect on the appetite.That's strange, I thought you were never supposed to take more than 200 mg at a time due to risk of seizures. Your prescription really says to take it all at once?
I take 300 mg a day in two divided doses at least 8 hours apart, and noticed loss of appetite immediately. The first few days it was very noticeable; now several weeks later, it is more along the lines of I will skip lunch, or just eat a pretzel, if I am busy doing something. I eat much smaller portions as well at home. Eating out is still a problem since they tend to give you huge portions. I have a natural tendency to overeat, very large portions, and snack a lot, so the Wellbutrin is definitely helping me with those bad habits.
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