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Wellbutrin,Klonopin,Lexapro
| Mon, 08-09-2004 - 12:29am |
I've been seeing a phychologist and he thinks I should be on anti-depressants. In the past, I have taken Remeron for about two months for insomnia. I stopped taking though because, I slept all the time and gained 15 pounds. The insomnia has gotten better but I'm still really depressed. I've been through sexual and emotional abuse and I'm having a really hard time dealing with it. I also have panic attacks and anxiety really bad. The doctor mentioned Klonopin for sleep and Wellbutrin or Lexapro for depression. I was wondering if anyone has tried either one? If so did you notice any weight gain or any change in depression? I'm hoping it doesn't cause weight gain because that makes me feel even more depressed and I don't want to feel sluggish. I exercise everyday which helps alot with stress but I'm thinking I need something more than that. I just want to be able to move forward in my life but instead I feel stuck.
I appreciate any help.
Thank you

I also take Wellbutrin XL and Zoloft. Wellbutrin will not cause you to gain weight. It actually has the opposite effect. When I first started taking it I lost 15 lbs. But then again I was at a low point in my life which didn't help either. I've taken Zoloft for 6 years and have established a good dosage that has minimal sexual side effects. I also take it in the morning.
Hope this helps.
Carly
I take Welbutrin XL, just started taking the XL version.
Would increasing my dose make me even more sleepy? Being I am feeling better already do I need to even increase my dose? I really want to be one of the ones who goes on meds and is able to go off after 6 months to a year. Has anyone been able to do that?
Sorry to ask so many questions but I never expected to have trouble with depression and am having a hard time dealing with the fact that I had to go on medication.
I love reading this board and am hoping to become a better contributer to it as I gain some knowledge and confidence. Thanks for supplying a message board that helps with the isolation that often accompanies depression.
Edited 8/10/2004 12:54 pm ET ET by shipwreck2002