Day 3 with Welbutrin and nothing yet! - Depression Message Board

purrsia · 10-15-2003, 10:26 PM

My doctor just started me on Welbutrin (starting the 300 mg. tomorrow) since I had gained so much weight on the Lexapro, plus I don't think it did anything for me. Now, I've heard and read Welbutrin doesn't make you gain weight, can perk you up a bit instead of making you tired, help with quitting smoking, no bad sexual side affects, plus a few more things. Can anyone who is taking Welbutrin or has had experience with this drug, please tell me how long it takes to feel anything from this drug. I haven't felt anything and it bothers me sort of. I suffer from depression and anxiety/panic. I guess I'm just expecting too much is all. Please let me know. Thanks

maddyjoy15 · 10-15-2003, 10:41 PM

just a thought.

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maddyjoy15 · 10-15-2003, 10:42 PM

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maddyjoy15 · 10-15-2003, 10:43 PM

just a thought.

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maddyjoy15 · 10-15-2003, 10:47 PM

i gained weight on lexapro too and so i switched to welbutrin. it is nice to know that other people had the same problem with lexapro because i was thinking that i was the only one. I feel so much better on welbutrin. i do not have much of an appetite but i have lost some weight, it does not effect my sex drive, and i am sleeping a bit better, i am still a bit anxious and sometimes a little sad about things but i can handle it - it is not out of control. sometimes it takes a little while for your body to get use to a new drug. i think it took a good 2 weeks for me to really feel better. maybe try to give it 2 weeks and then see how you feel. just a thought.