Posted by CLK on August 10, 2001, at 8:12:47
I have been battling depression for years. I have taken Wellbutrin in the past. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to make an appreciable difference. The only side effect I suffered with this med was headaches.
My concern is that I think I may need to take meds again, but my research indicates two side effects common to most meds tha I have grave concerns about.
1 - Weight gain. I am already significantly overweight. The last thing I need is a medication therapy that will cause me to gain weight.
2 - Sexual side effects. I cannot imagine telling my husband, "Well, babe the good news is that you get rid of a lunatic wife, but you won't be having sex. Because my medication will kill my sex drive."
Are these two side effects as prominent and problematic as they appear?
Any insights would be appreciated.
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