weight, geodon, wellbutrin, amongst others! - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

Llama · 10-24-2007, 11:05 PM

Guys help me with this. Do you gain weight with geodon?

Do you re-gain weight when you get off of wellbutrin?

Will I doubly gain because of getting off of wellbutrin and getting on geodon?

It never ends!!!!

Dee-nah · 10-25-2007, 05:11 AM

Geodon is weight neutral so you shouldn't gain while on it... As far as getting off Wellburtrin I'm really not sure. My best advice is to watch what you eat and try to stay active, I know this is hard especially in a depressive state BUT the results are amazing for the mind..

goody2shuz · 10-25-2007, 08:09 AM

Dee-nah brings up an excellent point....better to find the right meds to take care of that mind and not worry too much about the side effects right now. Every person will respond to a given med differently so even if somebody here says that they didn't gain on Geodon that doesn't necessarily mean you won't.....visa versa. So....take things in stride, you certainly don't want to have another night like the other night happening....right??

So what happened, Llama....we were soo worried about you the other night. Did you finally get things straightened out with the pnurse and pharmacy. I sure hope that doesn't happen to you again. Geeez Louise!!!

Anyway...so what is the plan...what did the pdoc say???

I hope that you can get those meds working and that you will soon be on your way to getting better. Try to do as the doctor instructed and deal with any given problems along the way. You may be surprised when the new meds actually start making you feel better. And remember to give the meds a fighting chance....it'll take your body time to make the adjustments.

So glad that you posted....keep us updated....ok??

Lots of (((((HUGS))))) ~ Goody

tony72 · 10-25-2007, 09:49 AM

Llama,

I have the same questions about Effexor and others. I've finally decided that I can't base my weight gain on what the side effects say. I've lost with some that are supposed to make you gain weight, and gained with others that are supposed to help you lose weight.

I also love the labels that say..... Side effects: may cause weight loss, may cause weight gain .... all in the same list. heehehhheheh

Now that I've started to feel better - I think it is the Deplin! - I've actually started walking/jogging again for the first time in 5 years.

See, who know what the right med's can do.

T

Pri Lily · 10-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Tony is right...

Another list of side-effects will say....may cause diarrhea or constipation.

All that means, is that they've taken a group of people, and listed everything that happened to everyone.

So, Llama...the geodon may cause weight gain...or loss....or neither!

Lil