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What Causes Weight Gain While On Wellbutrin SR?
I would really like to come off Wellbutrin SR. I ve taken 150 mg 2x daily for over 7 years. It was 1st prescribed for menopause symptoms. I am 61 years old, never had a weight problem but have gained a lot of belly fat in just 6-8 months. I m afraid coming off this medication will cause more weight gain. Please advise.
Fri, 5 Feb 2016
Hi.
Dr Vishal garala here
Wellbutrin is anti depressant and it has action on various Neuro receptors in brain.
It increase your apatite and elevate your mood that lead to increase food consumption.
Relax mind and proper sleep improve your metabolism so ultimately it increases your weight through different mechanism.
You need to cut down your food or calories along with exercise.
Daily exercise with calories restriction can help to maintain your weight when you are wellbutrin therapy.
Thank you.
Dr Vishal garala here
Wellbutrin is anti depressant and it has action on various Neuro receptors in brain.
It increase your apatite and elevate your mood that lead to increase food consumption.
Relax mind and proper sleep improve your metabolism so ultimately it increases your weight through different mechanism.
You need to cut down your food or calories along with exercise.
Daily exercise with calories restriction can help to maintain your weight when you are wellbutrin therapy.
Thank you.
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