Antidepressants

I have been on almost every antidepressant in the book.

Currently, I am taking both Pristiq and generic Wellbutrin together and I have had zero weight gain side effects. In fact, in the past 80+ days I've lost 36 pounds. :bigsmile:

I also went through ALOT of therapy to help me deal with the root of my depression. I am pretty sure you said you are seeing a therapist. Don't stop that just because you start taking an antidepressant. I don't believe in miracle pills either, but I definitely feel better and I can tell when I don't take my meds.

Keep doing what you are doing, I promise it can get better for you.

I've been on everything under the sun- Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem, Pristiq, Lexapro, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Effexor XR, Depakote along with some Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan. Over 18 years, they've had me on everything under the sun. The first time I came off of Effexor XR, yeah, it wasn't pleasant. I didn't detox correctly. The second time, right before I had my daughter, it was a breeze. This isn't a drug you can just STOP taking. You have to step down period (with the 37.5), usually combined with a lower dosage of another anitdepressant- such as Prozac. Within a month, I was completely detoxed from it all with zero withdraw symptoms. The only drug I had a severe reaction to was Depakote. I ended up in the ER with it. It was a very, very wicked drug for me, but I know it has helped many others.

I am now on Effexor XR and Topamax. I have really good results with both, and as far as weight issues go, neither caused weight gain.

The biggest thing I'd suggest is talk to your doctor. I don't know what your official diagnosis is, and I know that certain drugs work better for certain people. Even though Depakote is a drug that is commonly given to those who are struggling with Bipolar/Borderline, it messed me up horribly, and had I continued taking it, ultimately, I would've most likely ended up dead. You just don't know until you take them. It's trial and error. I've taken so many that didn't do anything. Lexapro made me extremely mean. Celexa made me cry all the time. Paxil made me incontinent. High doses of Effexor XR made me depressed, while the lower dose (75mgs) level me out correctly. It's hard finding the right combination, so if you are able to find something that works well for you, not saying it's a *bad* thing to try out something new, because you may find something better, but it may take some trial and error along the way.

I take citalopram, has changed my life as was really struggling with depression and anxiety, In terms of weight loss it actually suppresses my appetite and im never hungry so has not stopped me losing weight!

My doctor was reviewing my medications in relation to weight gain and he said the only one that I was on that doesn't cause weight gain is wellbutrin and I super trust my doctor, so I'd say it's worth a shot (it's also really cheap so that's an added bonus!)

I've tried probably 15 antidepressants since I was diagnosed 20 years ago. PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR! Meds react differently for different people. If one medication doesn't make Person A gain weight, it may for Person B. There are brand new meds out there now (I'm on one called Brintellix) that can also help. Inform yourself before you decide to tell your doctor what meds you want to be on. Trust the doctor. I've been hospitalized once (from my own volition) and have been suicidal. I also suffer from my anxiety. Good luck!

Wellbutrin is the best i've been on. Doesn't give me that horrid munchies, great meds in general, BUT it's not for everyone. If you are a compulsive or emotional eater it does help with compulsion and the anxiety that goes with it. Takes a while to kick in for depression.

After being diagnosed with Panic Disorder 22 years ago I've been on too many medications to count. Different meds work differently for different people. And can work differently at different times in your life. For example, Prozac worked wonderfully for me years ago (no side effects), but horribly for me last year. I am currently on Effexor Xr and Klonopin, and it seems to be a good match for me. The Klonopin is actually suppressing my appetite, so that's an added bonus. When first diagnosed I did gain a lot of weight on the meds, but my mental health had to be my focus. I am much more cautious about weight gain now, but I also work very closely with my doctor. Good luck, and feel free to message me if you have any questions.

I'm currently taking Zoloft, and I'm ready to change. I'm so sick of the nightmares, and horrid stupid dreams. One cannot surely get a good nights sleep when dreaming that oddly!!! It also doesn't seem to control my anxiety highs. But as far as weight, I can't say that its affected it one way or the other for sure. I can tell you that I've busted my butt up until about 2 weeks ago, with a 5lb loss...some would say it was water weight I say it's the only 5lbs I've ever lost in my life on my own. Idk.