Posted by super on May 30, 2001, at 15:12:31
In reply to Re: Postive experiences with Wellbutrin SR , posted by Wendy B. on May 30, 2001, at 12:43:20
Gosh, I wish Wellbutrin kept me from obsessing about food. I've taken Wellbutrin for a couple years and I'm hungry all the time!
> Hi Carol,
> I've been on Wellbutrin SR, 200 mg in the am, 100 in the pm, for several months. I love it, too.
> I was put on it after almost 4 years on Zoloft, which pooped out after 3 yrs., I think.
> Then did a 2-month trial of Effexor, where, if my clouded brain remembers, I spent most of my time on the couch, unable to get up or motivated for *anything*. I mean it, it was terrible...
> So then did a ssllloooowwww withdrawal off Effexor, thanks to the advice of the many good people on this bulletin board, or I wouldn't have known it was necessary, and that worked fine except for some bad nausea, and started Wellbutrin as I withdrew.
> It has been very helpful for me, kicks me in the ass and gets me motivated to do things. I have had no side effects with it.
> I have been able to work again, and get out of the house at 7:45 am. Amazing, since I've hardly ever been able to do this with any consistency in my adult life!
> The other great thing about Wellbutrin is that it has made me stop obsessing about food- I don't always have to have some tidbit or other.
> I used to sit at the computer with coffee and some terribly fattening thing like chocolate croissants or one of those huge muffins.
> Since Wellbutrin is the same drug as the anti-smoking drug (can't remember its name now), this makes sense, it keeps away the obsessive thoughts of putting something (cigarettes, food) in your mouth all day.
> So I lost 25 lbs. of the 30 I gained while on the Zoloft. I feel so much better about myself, and that really helps the depressed side of my bipolar-ity (is that a word?).
> I'm also on a mood-stabilizer (Neurontin), along with the Wellbutrin.
> Anyway, I'd highly recommend it... And best of luck,
>
> Wendy
>
>
> > I am having trouble finding positive/good experiences people have
> > had with Wellbutrin SR. I do understand that negative side effects
> > do occur, and I am not minimizing that information.
> >
> > I want to read what I have to look forward too, for I am anticipating
> > this to work. I have all the info of what bad to expect and I am
> > trying to not let this color my world. Please give me info of
> > good to also influence my world.
> >
> > Thank you very much everyone.
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