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What Causes Weight Loss While On Citalopram And Wellbutrin?

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

Question: I'm experiencing rapid weight loss with no symptoms. I need help.
Taking Citalopram and Wellbutrin

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your antidepressants are the likely cause of your problems

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Both Citalopram and Wellbutrin are known to cause weight loss and may be the cause of your problems. You may require dose adjustment or treatment regimen modification and need to get in touch with your psychiatrist for the same.

However, since weight loss could occur due to many other causes, you should get the following tests done before you approach your doctor:
* Blood for TC, DC, Hemoglobin
* Blood for TSH
* Blood for fasting blood sugar

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 hours later)

Could my recent episodes of feeling like I have a UTI be connected to the weight loss problem? I've been experiencing extreme pressure to urinate off and on for 3 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I do not think them to be related

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I do not see a possible correlation between your urinary problem and weight loss. The extreme pressure too could be a side effect of the medications and changing the regimen might help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina