erink78's Journal, 27 Sep 17

It's actually a pretty high percentage that gain weight when these meds lower their feeling of having eaten enough. If you want real info on adverse effects, go to a private pharmacy (not big chain store). Pharmacists almost always have better understanding of meds impact than drs do, and they take patients' experiences seriously. --- Generics often worse than brands in weight-gain respect. Tracking everything you eat will be really helpful. Hope the meds' positive effects kick in soon! 

I been reading up on consumer reviews for Wellbutrin(bupropion). Most don't gain weight, however a small percentage do from what I have been reading. My Dr even Said it's less likely to gain. I'm still worried tho because lexapro I took few years back blew me up even with diet and exercise. I am learning more about generics. I never really thought anything about them. there are diff companies and some are worse than others.they use different fillers. I'm trying figure out who made mine. I got them from Walmart pharmacy. There is a private pharmacy I like that I use when I don't have insurance because they have cheapest prices in town..If there are continuing issues I will request and see if insurance will cover name brand. And you are right I should start tracking my food intake again. Buspar working great to help me relax and sleep at night. I'm more concerned with bupropion. I don't want all my hard work get destroyed. Thank you for your support and information :) 

I feel you on those meds. I fight that battle every day 

I was really hoping I could do the Wellbutrin. Maybe it's the brand or the type of it. I'm thinking about seeing if I can take a diff type of it. Or if insurance will cover name brand. I been having stomach bloating and pain especially when I eat.