Wellbutrin anyone?

Salvatore A.
on 9/20/05 3:19 am - Portland, OR
Has anyone taken the antidepressant Wellbutrin? It was suggested to me because there is less risk of weight gain and I have to start a course of antidepressants and lose 25 pounds before I get my surgery. A nurse practitioner told me to stay away from Paxil and Remeron. Any suggestions? thanks Salvatore
rosesmail
on 9/20/05 11:02 am - eugene, or
Salvatore: My husband and I have both been on Wellbutrin since we quit smoking in 1996. (For smoking cessation - Wellbutrin is known as Zyban). There are no side-effects that we can tell and we both feel much better. It's nice to look forward to each day again. Don't you worry about it! -Rose-
Kath
on 9/22/05 1:29 pm - Monroe, OR
Hi Salvatore, I was taking Prozac and Wellbutrin was recommended to me also. I tried it, but was soooo constipated I quit taking it. It turned out ok though, I am not taking anything now and doing fine. Jus****ch out if you take it! Kath
patty cassady
on 9/22/05 9:21 pm - Lake Oswego, OR
I started with Paxil and found it very helpful. It does require a slow weaning when you get off which may be why you got that advice, but I found it to be really good. I am currently taking Wellbutrin. It too has had no ill effect and has been good for me. I didn't gain weight with either of those. The antidepressant didn't change me or my personality in any large way. I found that it just seemed to make me able to roll with the punches of life in a way that was less hard on me. It kind of took the edge off and events I would have dwelled on and worried over I was able to keep right where they belonged. Good luck in your progress! Patty
Salvatore A.
on 9/24/05 6:44 pm - Portland, OR
Thanks for the responses. I just started a trial period of it today. I have a great doctor who gave me a months free samples. I'm going to be taking 150mg a day. I'm hoping it's what I need to get me out of my depression, which lessened a lot once I learned I was going to receive lap band surgery. thanks again for the replies. salvatore
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