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Re: Celexa, Wellbutrin, Libido Weight Gain/Loss

Posted by PhoenixGirl on January 5, 2001, at 11:25:25

In reply to Celexa, Wellbutrin, Libido Weight Gain/Loss, posted by Angela S. on January 5, 2001, at 8:44:59

I can identify with the hell you are going through, and I'll give you some advice. I've tried many ADs because of only partial effectiveness, digestive side effects, and a destroyed sex life. Now I'm on desipramine, remeron, and wellbutrin.
People can have widely varying responses to ADs, but I'll tell you what happened for me. I started Wellbutrin while on Celexa, and the first two weeks of it was absolute hell with nausea, stomach pain, no appetite, diarrhea, and agitation. I almost gave up on it, but then after about 2 weeks the side effects subsided for the most part. I lost 5+ pounds, and because of a weak appetite I'm taking a low dose of Remeron now. I haven't noticed any sexual side effects, because the celexa and now desipramine (to a lesser extent) causes it. I thought that wellbutrin would help reverse it, but it hasn't seemed to. I stay on the Wellbutrin to help me stay awake during the day, which has been a struggle for years. Wellbutrin has essentially no antidepressant effect on me, or else I would switch to it entirely. If Wellbutrin helps your depression, that will be great because it has very very little chance of causing sexual problems (more often the opposite), and will help you lose some weight.
Well I really hope that helps, I know the nightmare you are experiencing. My advice is to give Wellbutrin a try, and if that doesn't work try a stimulant like Ritalin or Modafinil.

> I've been taking AD's for over 2 years and have gained 20 pounds. During that time, I've gone through periods of weight loss due to depression and anxiety, but have gained it all back and then some. I started out on Zoloft and am currently on Celexa, 80mg/day. I noticed a distinct difference between the Zoloft and Celexa as far as sex drive is concerned where the Zoloft was much harsher than the Celexa. Now, maybe because its such a high dose, I have basically no sex drive and I can't seem to lose weight to save my life. My pdoc suggested adding Wellbutrin to the Celexa to see if it would help me lose some weight. I've read some posts about irritable bowel syndrome associated with the WB and how the person lost 10 pounds and is still losing weight. Has anyone out there lost weight with WB and have you noticed any difference in your sex drive while taking it? I'm getting very frustrated and considering going off meds all together to lose this weight and feel more sexual. The down side to that is that if i do go off meds, I'm going to be depressed and obsessing in no time and I don't want to be that way if I don't have to. Suggestions? Comments? Advice? Please?


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