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dancingmama67 View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 09:41 AM Post #1
Junior Member Group: Junior Member Posts: 55 Joined: 15-June 09 Member No.: 37,783	I have been on 75 mg of Effexor XR since January of 2007. SInce then, I have gained quite a bit of weight. To the point where I cannot get it off. Also, I hate the sexual side effects of Effexor. I spoke to my Psychiatrist, and she agreed that I should be able to be weaned off Effexor XR slowly(and not without side effects I am sure) and get on Wellbutrin. I am also a smoker. She said that the benefits of Wellbutrin are weight loss(How does this work??), helping me quit smoking, and that Wellbutrin does not cause sexual side effects. True? And, is Wellbutrin in a different class then Effexor XR? If I decide to go off of it, will I have terrible withdrawal symptoms like I may have with the Effexor? I am also on Buspar for anxiety which is my best friend!! Has anybody been able to lose weight taking Wellbutrin after coming off another anti depressent? Thank you

carlucci View Member Profile	Jun 30 2009, 03:42 PM Post #2
Just Registered Group: Just Registered Posts: 3 Joined: 10-April 08 From: Northern KY Member No.: 24,335	I too use to be on Effexor and switched to Wellbutrin and I cannot say enough about it. It is my wonder drug! Yes I lost weight. Yes I quit smoking. No I do not experience any sexual side effects of any kind. AND most importantly it is a great AD! It has my depression under control. I feel good! Of course everyone is different but many have a hard time weaning themselves off Effexor. I myself did not have a rough time at all but, I have read horror stories. Go figure.Best of luck to you in your quest. Keep on keeping on, Carla This post has been edited by carlucci: Jun 30 2009, 03:44 PM -------------------- [font="Comic Sans MS"][/font][color="#0000FF"][/color] Keep on keeping on, Carla

Darken View Member Profile	Jun 30 2009, 03:51 PM Post #3
Group: Silver Member Posts: 783 Joined: 18-January 08 From: Pennsylvania Member No.: 22,054	QUOTE (dancingmama67 @ Jun 28 2009, 09:41 AM) I have been on 75 mg of Effexor XR since January of 2007. SInce then, I have gained quite a bit of weight. To the point where I cannot get it off. Also, I hate the sexual side effects of Effexor. I spoke to my Psychiatrist, and she agreed that I should be able to be weaned off Effexor XR slowly(and not without side effects I am sure) and get on Wellbutrin. I am also a smoker. She said that the benefits of Wellbutrin are weight loss(How does this work??), helping me quit smoking, and that Wellbutrin does not cause sexual side effects. True? And, is Wellbutrin in a different class then Effexor XR? If I decide to go off of it, will I have terrible withdrawal symptoms like I may have with the Effexor? I am also on Buspar for anxiety which is my best friend!! Has anybody been able to lose weight taking Wellbutrin after coming off another anti depressent? Thank you Hi Dancingmama, I wish you luck with your transition to Wellbutrin. Its a much different medicine then Effexor as it effects different isotopes in your brain. It tends to be more activating and should help you with quitting smoking as well as cause less or no sexual side effects. The other side is it can be tough to start up on as the side effects and roller coaster like effects happen to many people. Its important to be patient and give the medicine the full 8 weeks to settle it. If it does not work out for you, your withdrawl effects should be very minimal. Good luck to you with the switch and keep us posted on your progress. -------------------- ........__o -----------> Get out and exercise believe me it helps! ....._ \<,_ -----------> I'm riding for blood cancer victims this year ....(_)/ (_) -----------> I'll be raising money while cycling over 4,000 miles! There is no better treatment for depression then the support of your family. Suicide Help on DF

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