Posted by Racer on March 4, 2006, at 13:51:25
In reply to topomax weightloss and fatique, posted by challenged on March 4, 2006, at 11:10:37
Wellbutrin is known to be pretty much weight neutral. Truly. I don't think anyone here has ever said that they gained weight on Wellbutrin. It can increase anxiety, though.
Topomax is supposed to be great when given with other antidepressants at stopping the weight gain. I've never heard it mentioned as a weight loss agent on its own, though. If the other antidepressants worked for you, in terms of remitting your depression, it's worth giving them a try again while you're on Topomax. It really might work, and it's given me enough hope that I might actually try some of the ADs from my past in the future with it.
And I say all this knowing how awful the weight gain is. Imagine being anorexic and suddenly starting to gain significant amounts of weight, while still restricting. And seeing that gain increase, as I restricted even more.
Bottom line, though, is that you have to choose your priorities: is it more important to be thin, or to feel better? That's a decision only you can make.
Good luck.
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