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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?
I have been taking 300 mg. in the morning for 5 days and have noticed no effect on the appetite.
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?
>
> 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.
Posted by SalArmy4me on July 28, 2001, at 0:40:19
In reply to Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by itchld on July 27, 2001, at 20:30:38
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"Bupropion SR at 300 and 400 mg/day were associated with significantly more weight loss than placebo. This analysis suggests that the weight loss response to Bupropion SR is dose related. This study indicates that, in conjunction with a reduced-energy diet and exercise program, Bupropion SR can significantly enhance weight loss in a dose-related manner for obese subjects....
Posted by itchld on July 28, 2001, at 10:07:59
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by Joe Schmoe on July 27, 2001, at 22:04:24
> > 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?
> >
> > 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.
Joe--
I checked with the Doctor's office and they insist that I should take the 300 mg. all at once in the morning. If I don't start seeing results soon, I may try to split up the dose like you. (I sure don't want a seizure--I read the package insert too!!)
itchld
Posted by Joe Schmoe on July 28, 2001, at 10:17:47
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by itchld on July 28, 2001, at 10:07:59
> Joe--
> I checked with the Doctor's office and they insist that I should take the 300 mg. all at once in the morning. If I don't start seeing results soon, I may try to split up the dose like you. (I sure don't want a seizure--I read the package insert too!!)
> itchldThat doesn't sound right. I would call the manufacturer's 800 number and get the straight dope right from them. Something is fishy here and your health could be at risk. A seizure while driving could kill you.
Posted by sl on July 28, 2001, at 20:39:53
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by itchld on July 28, 2001, at 10:07:59
That is odd. I take mine twice daily too, 150SR at a time. I always forget the second dose if I try to go 8 hrs, so I take it 4-6 hrs apart, tho.
I wouldn't worry too much about seizures, if I were you. If you're not prone to them already it's unlikely. At one point I was taking 200mg immediate release, twice/day, and it never did any harm. I've heard of people taking 600+mg of Wellbutrin, and if you think about it, they must be taking it in doses of 200-300mg at a time.
I'm curious as to whether you're taking SR or immediate release. I'm taking SR and finding I don't respond as well as I did to immediate release.
sl
PS regarding your original weight-loss question, I didn't drop much weight, the appetite suppressant effect wore off on me. FYI.
> Joe--
> I checked with the Doctor's office and they insist that I should take the 300 mg. all at once in the morning. If I don't start seeing results soon, I may try to split up the dose like you. (I sure don't want a seizure--I read the package insert too!!)
> itchld
Posted by Drexxie on July 29, 2001, at 3:02:30
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for weight loss, posted by Joe Schmoe on July 28, 2001, at 10:17:47
This is obviously the season of my discontent when it regards my better understanding Wellbutrin! (dang it!!)
Earlier I was ready to call it the albatross and blame it for the egregious edema that has invaded this body of mine. I was thinking that it was the med., which needed to go fare-well, asap.
Now, I read that Wellbutrin might actually contribute to my losing weight (hmm... I've gained 8 lbs. since the onset of my transformation into "Winnie the Pooh" (very attractive figure, that Pooh! [laughing despite myself]). Ugh! Talk about being confused ... yek.
If the Wellbutrin contributes to weight loss if properly divided them... hmm... I don't want to trash it. I'm currently taking 450 mgs. in one dose in the morning and I've not noticed any weight loss (quite the opposite as mentioned above, unfortunately).
Ugh.. What to do, what to do, and how to know what the right thing to do actually is? (great times for my ADHD meds to be performing below par {laughing again at the comical nature of this life of mine!).
Thanks to everyone for posting such informative and eye opening information... Umm... At least now I've more information over which to be confused (grin). I think that makes me feel better about myself.... don't ask me why... {ha ha] perhaps it's due to the hour, almost 3 am [hee hee])
The very confused and extremely water-logged,
-DrexxieAddendum: I've written more re: Wellbutrin below. I only hope that post makes more sense than this one.... (grin)
Posted by Else on July 29, 2001, at 14:31:19
In reply to Well-Well- Well! If it isn't my buddy Wellbutrin.., posted by Drexxie on July 29, 2001, at 3:02:30
Are you manic or something?
> This is obviously the season of my discontent when it regards my better understanding Wellbutrin! (dang it!!)
>
> Earlier I was ready to call it the albatross and blame it for the egregious edema that has invaded this body of mine. I was thinking that it was the med., which needed to go fare-well, asap.
>
> Now, I read that Wellbutrin might actually contribute to my losing weight (hmm... I've gained 8 lbs. since the onset of my transformation into "Winnie the Pooh" (very attractive figure, that Pooh! [laughing despite myself]). Ugh! Talk about being confused ... yek.
>
> If the Wellbutrin contributes to weight loss if properly divided them... hmm... I don't want to trash it. I'm currently taking 450 mgs. in one dose in the morning and I've not noticed any weight loss (quite the opposite as mentioned above, unfortunately).
>
> Ugh.. What to do, what to do, and how to know what the right thing to do actually is? (great times for my ADHD meds to be performing below par {laughing again at the comical nature of this life of mine!).
>
> Thanks to everyone for posting such informative and eye opening information... Umm... At least now I've more information over which to be confused (grin). I think that makes me feel better about myself.... don't ask me why... {ha ha] perhaps it's due to the hour, almost 3 am [hee hee])
>
> The very confused and extremely water-logged,
> -Drexxie
>
> Addendum: I've written more re: Wellbutrin below. I only hope that post makes more sense than this one.... (grin)
Posted by Else on July 29, 2001, at 17:42:22
In reply to Re: Well-Well- Well! If it isn't my buddy Wellbutrin.. » Drexxie, posted by Else on July 29, 2001, at 14:31:19
Sorry, that was a bit rude.
> Are you manic or something?
>
> > This is obviously the season of my discontent when it regards my better understanding Wellbutrin! (dang it!!)
> >
> > Earlier I was ready to call it the albatross and blame it for the egregious edema that has invaded this body of mine. I was thinking that it was the med., which needed to go fare-well, asap.
> >
> > Now, I read that Wellbutrin might actually contribute to my losing weight (hmm... I've gained 8 lbs. since the onset of my transformation into "Winnie the Pooh" (very attractive figure, that Pooh! [laughing despite myself]). Ugh! Talk about being confused ... yek.
> >
> > If the Wellbutrin contributes to weight loss if properly divided them... hmm... I don't want to trash it. I'm currently taking 450 mgs. in one dose in the morning and I've not noticed any weight loss (quite the opposite as mentioned above, unfortunately).
> >
> > Ugh.. What to do, what to do, and how to know what the right thing to do actually is? (great times for my ADHD meds to be performing below par {laughing again at the comical nature of this life of mine!).
> >
> > Thanks to everyone for posting such informative and eye opening information... Umm... At least now I've more information over which to be confused (grin). I think that makes me feel better about myself.... don't ask me why... {ha ha] perhaps it's due to the hour, almost 3 am [hee hee])
> >
> > The very confused and extremely water-logged,
> > -Drexxie
> >
> > Addendum: I've written more re: Wellbutrin below. I only hope that post makes more sense than this one.... (grin)
Posted by paxvox on July 30, 2001, at 8:00:31
In reply to Re: Well-Well- Well! If it isn't my buddy Wellbutrin.. » Else, posted by Else on July 29, 2001, at 17:42:22
Wellbutrin 450 is a RATHER high single dose, as 400mg is the high-end of a total daily dose. Are you sure that's what you are taking (don't mean to sound rude)? I know that on a single shot of 200mg in the SR format, I was getting terrible chest pains, so I went back to the 150 SR twice daily, and the pains subsided. 450mg would have me popping about the place! Wellbutrin is a good mood lifter, but have you ever asked your DOC about Provigil? Works nicely as mood elevating med, although it is a controlled substance similar in pharmacology to the amphetamene (that doesn't look spelled right, but I haven't a dictionary onhand).
Posted by jojo on July 31, 2001, at 2:01:33
In reply to Re: Well-Well- Well! If it isn't my buddy Wellbutrin.. » Else, posted by Else on July 29, 2001, at 17:42:22
I considered that also when I mentioned it, but drexxie
does seem to be flying. We may be obligated to mention
it in a non judgemental way.
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