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What Causes Weight Gain And Poor Concentration While On Bupropion And Celexa?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015
Question: I am taking bupropion and celexa for depression. I have gained 20 lbs the past 6 months. I do feel better but still having problems Concentrating. Get overwhelmed by tasks and can't seem to get them finished. I was wo during if aderrall or vyvanse would be better for me.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes adderall or vyvanse will help, other option is increase bupropion dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Yes adderall or vyvanse will help if your diagnosis is attention deficit disorder (ADD) with depression. Either of them will also help in weight loss.

Bupropion can also help in weight loss. If you are taking bupropion less than 300 mg per day increasing dose will also help. Replacing celexa(citalopram) with lexapro (escitalopram) may also help in preventing weight gain and your depressive symptoms.

Discuss with your doctor about my views and change treatment strategy.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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What Causes Weight Gain And Poor Concentration While On Bupropion And Celexa?

Brief Answer: yes adderall or vyvanse will help, other option is increase bupropion dose Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Yes adderall or vyvanse will help if your diagnosis is attention deficit disorder (ADD) with depression. Either of them will also help in weight loss. Bupropion can also help in weight loss. If you are taking bupropion less than 300 mg per day increasing dose will also help. Replacing celexa(citalopram) with lexapro (escitalopram) may also help in preventing weight gain and your depressive symptoms. Discuss with your doctor about my views and change treatment strategy. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.