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[Danielle 24]

Hello,

I am new to the forum & to Wellbutrin. I began taking Bupropion SR 150mg twice a day about three weeks ago. I had the "honey moon" followed by a rough patch of crying all the time, not being able to get out of bed, etc. The past couple of days have been alot better and I am starting to feel like my normal self again.

The first week that I was on Wellbutrin, I expierenced the appetite suppressant side effect. As the days go on, I am expierencing a major increase in appetite! One of the reasons I began this medicine was to loose the weight that I gained (and could not loose, not matter how hard I tried) while being on Paxil for 3 years. My question is: will the heightened appetite remain as a side effect? I know that it takes 6-8 weeks for the med to fully kick in, so I am hoping that this side effect will suffice. Has anybody expierenced this, then have their appetite decrease, or atleast return to normal?

Also, I cannot drink coffee anymore! I was a coffee addict for many years, drinking many cups a day. About a week after starting Wellbutrin, I cannot even stomach the smell of coffee! Does anybody know why this is?

Thank you for taking the time out to read this; any inpout would be greatly appreciated. Also, this forum has been a great resource to me and has given me alot of hope when I was expierencing the rough/crying/can't get out of bed days.

-Danielle

[matters]

Welcome, Danielle. Glad to hear this forum has been so helpful.

I've been on Wellbutrin for over a year now and regrettably the increase in appetite has remained. But many find it to be an appetite suppressant, so I wouldn't come to any conclusions until you've fully adjusted to the med.

I also had the aversion to coffee for a while (not sure why either), but my taste for it has returned.

Good luck with the Wellbutrin. Keep us posted.

[jamiew]

I noticed the increase in appetite as well and have gone up 2 pants sizes since being on Welbutrin. I am also on adderall which is meant to help my energy, but also supresses appetite, and it's not helping either.

[Sheepwoman]

All ADs come with the side effect of weight gain or loss. WB did not affect my weight either way My appetite was reduced but I didn't lose much weight. I didn't have the aversion to coffee as I'm a 2 urn per day drinker (talk about addicted.)

We all metabolize meds and foods differently. If you're not eating healthy foods and getting aerobic exercise on a daily basis this could also affect your weight. Eat appropriate portions If you need to snack during the day, substitute raw veggies or fruit. Stay away from soft drinks-I found they really affect your weight-even the "diet" ones.
Sheepwoman

[ApricotBlossoms]

Danielle,

My appetite was surpressed in the beginning too. I lost 8 lbs. but gained 3 back. Some days I feel less hungry again and then other days I'm ravenous.