Will taking Wellbutrin with Zoloft help to lose the weight gained from Zoloft?

Answer 1

My experience with Wellbutrin was yes, it helped me lose weight that I had gained on other anti-depressants. I had been taking EFFEXOR for a long time and kept gaining weight. I was switched to Celexa and told that it shouldn't make me gain weight. I continued to gain weight on the Celexa. I also had sexual side effects. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin. I had gained 20 lbs. since starting SSRI's. Once I stopped taking those and switched to Wellbutrin, I lost 10 lbs. easily. The other 10 I had to work at to take off, but it came off! On the SSRI's it seemed like no matter what I did to lose weight it wouldn't work. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

it depends on each person. Everyone's body is different and has a different chemistry. I personally can attest that I stayed on it for a short term (3 months) and was not able to lose the weight. The same went for Lexapro. When I took lexapro, I gained 20 lbs and to this day have never been able to lose it. However, I have a thyroid condition so it is extremely hard for me to lose weight. Good luck.

Answer 3

My wife took both - Zoloft first for about a year, then added the Wellbutrin. It did not help with the weight gain, but it did help with her sex drive. She LOVES the Wellbutrin. She takes 300mg in the morning and 150mg in the evening. The extra 150 has a major impact on her recovery with bulimia. She has recently been able to go off of both her Zoloft and the Adderall she was taking. They were putting her into a fog and desensitizing her emotions and reactions. She went cold turkey off the Zoloft, adding a supplement called 5htp instead. This works on serotonin, just like Zoloft. From what I've see and read, Zoloft's benefits do NOT outweigh the benefits. Just my opinion for what it's worth.....

Answer 4

Celexa is for the treatment of depression.

Answer 5

You take that question to a consult to a doctor.