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Posted by TeeTree on September 20, 2009, at 1:05:30
Hello,
I have a question about Wellbutrin's effects on appetite. I have been taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin XR for about 3 months. During that time, I truly lost my appetite, to the point where I was forcing myself to eat. In a sense this was a good thing because, while it was hard to eat I found that eventually I was able to eat 'normal portions of food' not 'american sized' portions. I also stopped drinking soda (which I drank by the bucket before) and substituted it with Naked Juices (when I could afford it) and water. I have never been able to kick my soda habit (or junk food in general), so this has been a nice side affect.
Over the past few weeks, however, sudden food cravings have hit me like a brick wall. I once again have pangs for junk food and soda, and have indulged myself one too many times.
Does this frequently happen with this medication - your appetite decreases then comes back...and possibly increases? If so, that stinks, I have been using every ounce of will power to stop myself from buying cokes everyday at 7/11....This issue may sound trite, because I am not taking this med for weight loss, I a m just interested. Thanks!
Posted by SLS on September 20, 2009, at 7:17:55
In reply to Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by TeeTree on September 20, 2009, at 1:05:30
Hi.
I really don't know the answer to your question, but I just wanted to welcome you to Psycho-Babble. I hope the community can provide you with some insights regarding Wellbutrin and appetite.
- Scott
Posted by metafunj on September 20, 2009, at 8:40:14
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by SLS on September 20, 2009, at 7:17:55
It is possible that the increase of dopamine caused by wellbutrin caused the initial decrease in appetite but as your body got adjusted to the increase and worked towards homeostasis the urges came back. Basically you may have developed a tolerance to the initial effect.
hope this helps
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2009, at 10:44:22
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by metafunj on September 20, 2009, at 8:40:14
I was always under the impression that wellbutrin helped long term with weight issues. Phillipa could be you felt a bit sick initially and now have adjusted so back to normal for you.
Posted by annabamma on September 21, 2009, at 7:56:34
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by metafunj on September 20, 2009, at 8:40:14
As a very overweight, long-time Wellbutrin user,I can attest to the fact that Wellbutrin's supposed help in keeping the weight/appetite down is not always true!!!! I just read somewhere,where recently doctors are noticing a lot of 're-bound weight" in long time AD users-even the ones that are supposed to have been 'weight neutral'.That, plus age,plus lifestyle...wow,this is really a Monday morning downer,sorry!
Posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2009, at 20:09:00
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by annabamma on September 21, 2009, at 7:56:34
But a very interesting update. Phillipa
Posted by Abby Cunningham on September 22, 2009, at 11:13:45
In reply to Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by TeeTree on September 20, 2009, at 1:05:30
I've taken wellbutrin 100 SR for a few years now. At first I noticed a slight decrease in appetite but after that around the same time as you, I developed a craving for food also! I ate more and gained some weight.
Now after taking it for such a long time, I seem to have gone back to a normal appetite, but for me bupropion is definitely not a weight-loss help at all. Just my experience but I have read of people who gained a whole lot of weight from wellbutrin.
Posted by metafunj on September 24, 2009, at 6:47:29
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin weight loss/weight gain, posted by Abby Cunningham on September 22, 2009, at 11:13:45
I've noticed with anhedonia that food doesn't taste as good as it used to. Perhaps as your depression resolves food begins to taste better and you eat more of it.
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