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Do Antidepressants Like Wellbutrin Cause Weight Gain?

I take 30mg 2X per day and 450mg Welbutron per day...I continue to gain weight...do these antidepressants cause weight gain? Because I need to lose weight not gain and in last 6 moths I ve gained 10 Lbs...so disgusted because of my wardrobe and look.
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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Yes it can, but it could also be because of the depression if not adequately controlled can result in the individual finding comfort in food, and if you can relate to this then you need to make some dietary changes to help yourself lose some weight.

Best wishes.
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Do Antidepressants Like Wellbutrin Cause Weight Gain?

Hi. Yes it can, but it could also be because of the depression if not adequately controlled can result in the individual finding comfort in food, and if you can relate to this then you need to make some dietary changes to help yourself lose some weight. Best wishes.