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Posted by Niccy on February 15, 2000, at 23:32:49
Can you please help me out. I would rather be depressed than take a medicine that will cause weight gain. My doctor says Celexa or Wellbutrin should be ok. What are your opinions. Thanks!
Posted by Vesper on February 16, 2000, at 1:18:39
In reply to Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by Niccy on February 15, 2000, at 23:32:49
> Can you please help me out. I would rather be depressed than take a medicine that will cause weight gain. My doctor says Celexa or Wellbutrin should be ok. What are your opinions. Thanks!
Wellbutrin causes the opposite, generally in my experience. Took away my appetite.
Posted by JohnL on February 16, 2000, at 4:55:55
In reply to Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by Niccy on February 15, 2000, at 23:32:49
> Can you please help me out. I would rather be depressed than take a medicine that will cause weight gain. My doctor says Celexa or Wellbutrin should be ok. What are your opinions. Thanks!
Wellbutrin was almost marketed once as an appetite suppressant. It was also almost marketed as a sexual enhancer. But the focus turned to its antidepressant potential instead. Weight loss is a common side effect, though a few people will actually gain weight instead. But for absence of weight gain potential, the odds are in your favor with Wellbutrin.
Any of the SSRIs, like Celexa, are well known for weight gain potential. The WEllbutrin might nullify that. Often the two together work better than either alone. You might want to start with Wellbutrin, give it a month, and later consider adding Celexa if the Wellbutrin alone isn't getting you 100% well. But of all the choices, Wellbutrin is one of the least likely to cause weight gain, and it wouldn't be uncommon to experience some weight loss.
Posted by Cam W. on February 16, 2000, at 7:09:10
In reply to Re: Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by JohnL on February 16, 2000, at 4:55:55
> > Can you please help me out. I would rather be depressed than take a medicine that will cause weight gain. My doctor says Celexa or Wellbutrin should be ok. What are your opinions. Thanks!
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> Wellbutrin was almost marketed once as an appetite suppressant. It was also almost marketed as a sexual enhancer. But the focus turned to its antidepressant potential instead. Weight loss is a common side effect, though a few people will actually gain weight instead. But for absence of weight gain potential, the odds are in your favor with Wellbutrin.
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> Any of the SSRIs, like Celexa, are well known for weight gain potential. The WEllbutrin might nullify that. Often the two together work better than either alone. You might want to start with Wellbutrin, give it a month, and later consider adding Celexa if the Wellbutrin alone isn't getting you 100% well. But of all the choices, Wellbutrin is one of the least likely to cause weight gain, and it wouldn't be uncommon to experience some weight loss.Niccy - I have taken Wellbutrin and there was an initial weight loss. At the same time I had started in karate and by 6 months I had gained weight, but it was a solid weight. I am thicker than I would like to be (the old model image thing) but it was probably the muscle building, rather than the drug. John is right, I have seen weight gained with Celexa, too, although the propensity is supposed to be less than that of the other SSRIs. Some people do lose weight with SSRIs, but this is the exception and not the rule. Adding Celexa to Wellbutrin (after an adequate trial on Wellbutrin - 6 to 8 weeks) is a good course to follow. Good luck - Cam W.
Posted by dove on February 18, 2000, at 14:05:17
In reply to Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by Niccy on February 15, 2000, at 23:32:49
Meds are a funny thing indeed. I lost weight with prozac, a lot of weight. Gained weight with Adderall and Wellbutrin. Have quit the Wellbutrin as of yesterday, we'll have to wait and see if I keep gaining or what. I had absolutely no appetite with prozac though. The wellbutrin increased my carb craving like a banshee in a graveyard. I don't know why these meds are so bullheaded.
dove
Posted by gladys on April 18, 2001, at 11:52:41
In reply to Re: Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by dove on February 18, 2000, at 14:05:17
Has anyone here ever lost weight after gaining on ADs? I have tried to lose the weight and so far nothing seems to help (dieting, lots of exercise, water, low carbs). Many of the people on these boards have written that nothing has helped them drop the weight. I'm getting a little anxious about it! I gained so much on Celexa and am now moving to Wellbutrin. If anyone here was successful in losing weight, I would love to hear it, and also how! Thanks!
Posted by Leighwit on April 18, 2001, at 14:35:21
In reply to Re: Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by gladys on April 18, 2001, at 11:52:41
I too would like to know about people succeeding in loosing weight after a significant (or perhaps substantial -- I gained about 30 lbs!) gain that might be because of ADs.
Some inspiration would be great! I'm also interested however, in knowing about problems in taking it off....I can't quite see why the weight would be hard to get off once a) you discontinue the drug AND b) you make an effort to loose it (fewer calories or fat and more exercise.) Assuming the drug caused a weight gain in spite of no changes in one's caloric intake and exercise level, you'd think it would come off more easily than it would from poor nutrition and exercise habits. It sounds like some people are having a harder rather than an easier time with the weight loss. That's scary, at least to me.
Leighwit
> Has anyone here ever lost weight after gaining on ADs? I have tried to lose the weight and so far nothing seems to help (dieting, lots of exercise, water, low carbs). Many of the people on these boards have written that nothing has helped them drop the weight. I'm getting a little anxious about it! I gained so much on Celexa and am now moving to Wellbutrin. If anyone here was successful in losing weight, I would love to hear it, and also how! Thanks!
Posted by jimmygold70 on April 19, 2001, at 9:22:02
In reply to Re: Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by gladys on April 18, 2001, at 11:52:41
People on Wellbutrin lose 5 pounds on the average. Hope it'll work for you. I think Wellbutrin is the best establised for people with a tendancy to gain weight.
> Has anyone here ever lost weight after gaining on ADs? I have tried to lose the weight and so far nothing seems to help (dieting, lots of exercise, water, low carbs). Many of the people on these boards have written that nothing has helped them drop the weight. I'm getting a little anxious about it! I gained so much on Celexa and am now moving to Wellbutrin. If anyone here was successful in losing weight, I would love to hear it, and also how! Thanks!
Posted by Lorraine on April 19, 2001, at 21:13:08
In reply to Re: Need an antidep. that will not cause weight gain, posted by jimmygold70 on April 19, 2001, at 9:22:02
Serzone and Wellbutrin are touted as the two drugs that do not cause weight gain or sexual dysfunction.
I lost my Effexor (40lb) gain by going low carb.
I am taking Selegiline now with Neurontin--no weight gain or sexual impairment.
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