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Wellbutrin XL

kpolov Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/02/25	2004/04/14, 06:28 PM Has anyone had experience with this antidepressant? I just got prescribed it and I'm scared i'll gain weight because half my problem is dealing with weight.
neiltilley Posts: 325 Joined: 2003/03/09	2004/04/15, 09:05 AM are you deppressed or overweight or both, or not overweight or just deppressed and think you are overweight? Answer honestly to yourself! Deppression I know about, as I was out of control for a while. But had good medical care, so... Honesty with myself was a major factor. You have been prescribed to by your doctor. You tell him your problem and so he makes a calculated move on your treatment. So trust him. With all anti deppressants it's the effect on your wellbeing not the drug. I didn't eat while deppressed, which was unhealthy for me I lost weight. Once prescribed to and getting a smile on my face I put on a few pounds as I was eating again. Some people do this the other way around don't they! Binge eating to make happiness! My advice is take the medication, but pre-plan a healthy controlled diet- balanced, not a fad. Make sure your fridge is set up for this. So when you feel good and hungry you've got oats, fish, nuts and wholesome foods to eat/snack on... I left myself with chocolate ice cream, chocolate and cookies- So yeh my antideppressants did put on weight due to my bad choices. Plan your choices well it's best and bravest!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/04/15, 09:11 AM Please post a question once! thanks:big_smile: -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com