Hi,
I am currently taking Wellbutrin 300mg, and Pristiq 50mg. Prior to this, I was taking Cipralex 5mg with Wellbutrin 300mg for about a year but after gaining over 20lbs, I told my doctor that I wanted to get off Cipralex, and try something else. She wanted to put me on Prozac but I detested. I did some research, and decided on Pristiq as it wasn't an SSRI. I figured that it would help me to lose the weight that I gained when I was taking Cipralex in combination with Wellbutrin but it hasn't done much. I have lost a 1-2lbs but that's about it. I have been feeling very uncomfortable in the weight that I gained. I just want to mention that I lose close to 50lbs while taking Wellbutrin 300mg on it's own before my doctor decided to add Cipralex but I could tell that I needed something more. After starting the Cipralex, even though it was a low dosage, if affected my appetite in a "bad" way ~ I was constantly craving sugar, and carbohydrates like bread, cookies, etc., and wanting to eat all the time even if I had just eaten 1-2 hours before. Pristiq has curbed some of my appetite, and cravings but I still get them from time to time but nothing compared to Cipralex.
My question for those of you who are on this combination, or understand how these two medications work together, should I potentially be able to lose weight while on Wellbutrin, and Pristiq? Since I was on Cipralex prior to taking Pristiq, would this have made it more difficult to lose weight? I know that Cipralex would be out of my system by now but would the effects endure?
I also want to mention that I haven't been able to much physical activity because I have a concussion. It's been almost a month so it's been tough but I try, and watch what I eat although there are times when I'm not hungry, and don't eat much, and then there are moments where I might indulge on a few pieces of something, i.e., chocolate. I have been drinking smoothies for breakfast ~ fruit, Greek yogurt, coconut water, hemp seeds, ice but I know that there is a lot of sugar in fruit so I need to be careful with this. It's frustrating because I was doing so well when I had the mindset to get healthy, and take better care of me. I was feeling great, and receiving a lot of compliments, which helps you feel better. Now I find that the extra weight makes me feel bummed out. I'm sure for those of you who have gained weight since taking AD's know what it feels like. What can I do?
Thanks.
I am currently taking Wellbutrin 300mg, and Pristiq 50mg. Prior to this, I was taking Cipralex 5mg with Wellbutrin 300mg for about a year but after gaining over 20lbs, I told my doctor that I wanted to get off Cipralex, and try something else. She wanted to put me on Prozac but I detested. I did some research, and decided on Pristiq as it wasn't an SSRI. I figured that it would help me to lose the weight that I gained when I was taking Cipralex in combination with Wellbutrin but it hasn't done much. I have lost a 1-2lbs but that's about it. I have been feeling very uncomfortable in the weight that I gained. I just want to mention that I lose close to 50lbs while taking Wellbutrin 300mg on it's own before my doctor decided to add Cipralex but I could tell that I needed something more. After starting the Cipralex, even though it was a low dosage, if affected my appetite in a "bad" way ~ I was constantly craving sugar, and carbohydrates like bread, cookies, etc., and wanting to eat all the time even if I had just eaten 1-2 hours before. Pristiq has curbed some of my appetite, and cravings but I still get them from time to time but nothing compared to Cipralex.
My question for those of you who are on this combination, or understand how these two medications work together, should I potentially be able to lose weight while on Wellbutrin, and Pristiq? Since I was on Cipralex prior to taking Pristiq, would this have made it more difficult to lose weight? I know that Cipralex would be out of my system by now but would the effects endure?
I also want to mention that I haven't been able to much physical activity because I have a concussion. It's been almost a month so it's been tough but I try, and watch what I eat although there are times when I'm not hungry, and don't eat much, and then there are moments where I might indulge on a few pieces of something, i.e., chocolate. I have been drinking smoothies for breakfast ~ fruit, Greek yogurt, coconut water, hemp seeds, ice but I know that there is a lot of sugar in fruit so I need to be careful with this. It's frustrating because I was doing so well when I had the mindset to get healthy, and take better care of me. I was feeling great, and receiving a lot of compliments, which helps you feel better. Now I find that the extra weight makes me feel bummed out. I'm sure for those of you who have gained weight since taking AD's know what it feels like. What can I do?
Thanks.
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