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Posted by Jessi on May 10, 1999, at 17:25:13
I have been on Celexa for approximately six months and
Wellbutrin for three years. My attitude has seemed to
improve with the addition of Celexa, however, I have gained
40lbs. in the last 4 months, without any changes in
diet or exercise. I have also started sleeping 12-14
hours a night and have a difficult time getting out of
bed. I have seen a professional, but have been told
that everything is fine. My self-esteen is taking a
nose dive by this added weight and lack of motivation.PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Posted by BG on May 10, 1999, at 22:56:25
In reply to Celexa/Wellbutrin Side Effects, posted by Jessi on May 10, 1999, at 17:25:13
> I have been on Celexa for approximately six months and
> Wellbutrin for three years. My attitude has seemed to
> improve with the addition of Celexa, however, I have gained
> 40lbs. in the last 4 months, without any changes in
> diet or exercise. I have also started sleeping 12-14
> hours a night and have a difficult time getting out of
> bed. I have seen a professional, but have been told
> that everything is fine. My self-esteen is taking a
> nose dive by this added weight and lack of motivation.
>
> PLEASE HELP!!!!!If the weight gain just started since the addition of
Celexa you may want to discuss it with your doctor about
changing to a different SSRI. Just tell him how negative
you feel with the weight gain. And you may need to have
a regular check up to make sure it's not a thyroid problem.
Just a couple of ideas. Hope it helps. Good Luck.BG
Posted by Jessi on May 12, 1999, at 15:35:59
In reply to Re: Celexa/Wellbutrin Side Effects, posted by BG on May 10, 1999, at 22:56:25
> > I have been on Celexa for approximately six months and
> > Wellbutrin for three years. My attitude has seemed to
> > improve with the addition of Celexa, however, I have gained
> > 40lbs. in the last 4 months, without any changes in
> > diet or exercise. I have also started sleeping 12-14
> > hours a night and have a difficult time getting out of
> > bed. I have seen a professional, but have been told
> > that everything is fine. My self-esteen is taking a
> > nose dive by this added weight and lack of motivation.
> >
> > PLEASE HELP!!!!!
>
> If the weight gain just started since the addition of
> Celexa you may want to discuss it with your doctor about
> changing to a different SSRI. Just tell him how negative
> you feel with the weight gain. And you may need to have
> a regular check up to make sure it's not a thyroid problem.
> Just a couple of ideas. Hope it helps. Good Luck.
>
> BGBG,
Thank you for your suggestions. I did see my doctor
he did test for a thyroid problem, the test came back
negative. I find this to be both good and bad because
I would have liked to have found a definite answer.I have chosen to stop taking Celexa for the time
being to see if I notice any change.Thanks again!!
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