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Posted by Patti H. on June 5, 2000, at 15:08:33
I have changed from Effexor to Wellbutrin to try to lose the 30 lbs I gained on Effexor. I have been on the full dose of Wellbutrin(150 mg twice daily) for a little over 6 weeks. I originally was taking 10mg of Celexa with it, but have been lethargic. I stopped the Celexa last Thursday with the permission of my Dr. I am still getting very sleepy...How long does the Celexa stay in my system? Could the Wellbutrin be making me lethargic? I expected to experience an increase in energy, so I am a bit disappointed. I have only lost about 4 lbs, but I am hoping that the weight will start to come off faster. Any thoughts out there???
Posted by CarolAnn on June 5, 2000, at 15:31:07
In reply to Wellbutrin, Celexa, posted by Patti H. on June 5, 2000, at 15:08:33
Patti, I've been on Wellbutrin (200mgs. twice a day) for about eight months now. My reaction has been like yours; I never got any increased energy from it, and I never lost much weight. My doctor actually *added* Celexa to boost the Wellbutrin, but I have still never had any "activating" effect from it. I'm going to try something else, I think, not sure what though. My main problem is fatigue, so I had been really hopeful that Wellbutrin would be the right drug for me. Sorry, I don't have better news! Good luck! CarolAnn
Posted by Andre Allard on June 6, 2000, at 20:18:05
In reply to Wellbutrin, Celexa, posted by Patti H. on June 5, 2000, at 15:08:33
I was once on wellbutrin and prozac. I began the two meds on my own and increased the dose on my own. I seem to tolerate medication very well so it only took me two weeks or so to get to high dosages of the two ADs. I remember one day waking up at four in the morning, walking downstairs and jumping off the walls. The drugs were somewhat activating for me to say the least.
I am surprised the wellbutrin is making you lethargic rather then wired. A possibility that your depression causes you to be lethargic. Good luck!
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