Effexor v. Wellbutrin
I have been on and off depressants for 10 years. Effexor worked well for my depression, but it made me gain weight and look bloated. Wellbutrin alone helps keep the weight down, but does not give me real depression relief.
I take an anti-anxiety med (can't remember the name right now) since Welbutrin also produced anxiety in me.
My depression is cyclical. I wonder sometimes if I am misdiagnosed. I need to find a support group, but have never really found one. I am feeling pretty depressed/anxioius right now. I really don't have a question because I don't think there is an answer for me. I have tried many medications and most of the side effects are not worth the benefits - the side effects just create more depression. I have decided I just have to live with it. It isn't fun and I feel sorry for myself sometimes, but I just try to keep going. I don't know what other solution there is.
i totally feel your pain. i hate effexor. i am also on an anti anxiety medication. i just feel crappy most of the time. i have been on meds since 1991. i just wish there was a surgery. grrrrr good luck
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I too have taken Effexor and gain over 150lbs. That in it's self makes you depressed. I took welbutrin with no outcome. I then went on celexa and found the relief I needed. No side effects either. NO weight gain. Ask you Dr. about it. It has really helped me a lot.
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