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What Causes Weight Gain While On Bupropion For ADHD?

Hi im a patient that struggle s with ADD/ADHD and Im taking Bupropion XL 150mg i use to take adderal XD and adderal helped me and also helped me lose weight my doc said this pill Bupropion XL would help me lose weight to but i ve only been gaining..? and im also on a depo..? and depo makes me gain weight too.. i really rather not gain anymore weight so what should i do..?
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Bupropion is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.
Commonly reported side effects with use of bupropion include: insomnia, nausea, weight loss, pharyngitis, dizziness, headache, constipation and dry mouth. It is not known to be associated with weight gain.
Hence, your weight gain problem could be as a result of depo preparation, since they are steroid hormonal in nature, they could lead to weight gain because of sodium and water retention in the body.
It would be ideal for you to control weight through diet and exercise.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Weight Gain While On Bupropion For ADHD?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Bupropion is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. Commonly reported side effects with use of bupropion include: insomnia, nausea, weight loss, pharyngitis, dizziness, headache, constipation and dry mouth. It is not known to be associated with weight gain. Hence, your weight gain problem could be as a result of depo preparation, since they are steroid hormonal in nature, they could lead to weight gain because of sodium and water retention in the body. It would be ideal for you to control weight through diet and exercise. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.