Wyldrosie Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I've been talking Cymbalta for 8 months and Wellbutrin for 3 months. I'm about 75 lbs overweight. Usually I gain weight on every drug I take but for some reason I've been losing since I started the Wellbutrin. 10 lbs so far without changing anything in my diet! I don't even think my appetite has changed. Can WB change the metabolism? Oh boy I hope this continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhekarid Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Wellbutrin is known for that, yes. From what I've seen people will commonly take it alongside other drugs to help balance the weight gain that others cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarShock Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I lost 5-10#. BUT I gained it back. Why? I did the whole "I didn't eat much today, so I'm gonna eat 1000 cals of Snickers". And when the side effect whent away, I hadn't changed my juck food habit, and I'm still mad at myself for not changing when I had the chance. So my advice is if you would like to continue to lose, it's WAY easier to change your habits when you 1st take WB. I just don't want anyone to go though what I did, all excited about a few pounds, buying smaller clothes, then gaining it all back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelelily Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Are you taking Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin XL for this weight lose to accure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I lost 25 lbs taking Wellbutrin XL. all of it from paxil. I was working out all the time I had so much energy. It was a lifesaver. Except it either pooped out or I was just manic off of it. However it was the best anti-d I have ever taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think you'll lose on any version of the WB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest me Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I also lost a lot of weight (from all the SSRI's) and that was great, but after awhile it stalledf and I am not sure why. It just didn't make me lose anymore. But other than THAT, it was a great med for depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I lost a bit over ten pounds in a year on WB without making any concious effort to change my diet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I have lost with both Cymbalta and WB. Didn't really need to but now I look sexy as hell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazychic Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I have lost with both Cymbalta and WB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She'sweird Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 For what it is worth, I've lost 17.5 lbs on Wellbutrin SR in a little under 2 months. I was 75lbs from where I want to be so this has been a great thing for me. Also, it helps me to feel a lot better AND have tons of energy AND be able to focus at work AND I haven't wanted a drink in those 2 months. Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 man I wish it worked on the alcohol for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loon-A-TiK Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I am 5'5 and 135lbs. I went down to 125lbs on WB and didn't like it because I'm a curvy person, but what could I do? There's the flip side- you may not WANT to lose weight! hahahaah I did gain my weight back when I stopped taking it. At least! It is some good stuff for all that ails you though. It made me manic but it worked great. While my boyfriend took it he was so much sweeter and nicer, then he decided he didn't need it and stopped -- grrrrrr--- If you get messed up metabolism from your other meds, WB is likely to be a great help in staying your regular weight. *********The Loon's Body Theory*********** I'm a believer in the theory that our bodies want to stay at a certain point, usually it is within our BMI range, but sometimes not quite. We would, I think, have to torture ourselves to be less than our body wants, and go crazy with food to be too much more. I've been at both places. The scale read 110 when I was getting too into losing weight (unknown reason), and I did weigh 160 for awhile when I travelled in Europe and ate too much! I also had a 3rd shift job where I just sat and worked on the computer all night, so I kind of gained then too. But hey, it took care of itself. I'm a believer that if we take care of ourselves mind, body, and spirit that our weight will be right, and if that is culturally good or not so good, that's just how we are. We're already mentally interesting, how about let's make it physically interesting too! --- loony for you!!---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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