Posted by Paige on May 4, 2001, at 19:26:59
In reply to Re: anyone with memory problems, posted by MG on May 4, 2001, at 17:51:58
> Hi,
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> I too am taking celexa and wellbutrin and have short term memory lapses. Also have had a signifgant weight gain...when I mention this to the dos, they say weight gain is not a side effect. Anyone else in the same boat? What's better no pills and depression or pill and depression because of the weight gain?
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> MGMG-
Is your doc a GP or Psychiatrist? I have found
pdoc to be quick to point out side effects, well
some of them. Celexa made me crave carbohydrates, but
Wellbutrin made me crave nothing. I know that
I had to make myself get moving while on Celexa
as it made me a little lazy. Wellbutrin made me
run all day and still I was up at 4am. I under-
stand what you mean about pill and depression, or
no pill and depression. Presently, I am torn
with the same dilemma. Lists of side effects (and
I am hyper sensitive to meds...bruising from Celexa,
which is a rare side effect) so I am so limited
in what I can take, which is getting closer and closer
to nothing as I worked teary eyed for a good part
of the day. It's hell for me anyway. I would
think Wellbutrin and Celexa would be a good combo.
I wanted that combo, but pdoc was not for it for me.
If you are not that depressed and the meds serve you,
then I would stick with them and make yourself
a daily exercise plan. I did this. It was hard, but
I got very angry about depression and not wanting
it to chronically beat me up and I knew the exercise
would help. today I did not do the treadmill nor my
weights and I basically had a crappy day. I think
many of us want the miracle happy pill. My pdoc
asked me "what do you want medication to do for you?"
My answer "make me eternally happy." But alas there
is always a trade off and a combo of meds it seems
to reach that desired affect and then there is the
active part I have to play. It's rough when you've
missed so many rehearsals....There are many places to review side effects
do a search here at dr. b's. Some people gain weight and
some don't. It's all chemistry.Keep the faith-
Paige
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