Posted by lydia on April 14, 2005, at 23:03:24
In reply to Going to start Wellbutrin for the FIRST TIME. OhOh, posted by panic_attacK on April 14, 2005, at 19:18:34
Wellbutrin worked well for my depression, but really excabrated my anxiety (which was in turn devestating on my sleep). When I'm on SSRIs i actually LOSE weight...but I assume that's because they make me pretty hyper and very active.
Like Maxime said, Wellbutrin isn't a first choice for someone with anxiety, because it's known to be "activating". Gaining weight from meds that are so helpful with your mood must make you pretty ambivilant.
Just a thought- have you considered that the weight-gain might actually be unrelated to the meds?
My advice is to give the Wellbutrin a try for a couple weeks, see what happens.good luck.
Lydia
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