I made a switch from zoloft to wellbutrin recently. I don't think the wellbutrin is working as well for the depression, and have been considering upping the dosage, as my doc suggested after a trial period. I do find if I take the drug later in the day it makes my too jittery and I can't sleep, so I will have to get advice from my doc about the best way to increase the dosage.
The upside is that I am not getting bladder infections since the switch.
The ssri's have a tendency to cause mild to moderate urinary retention, but since I had surgery to correct my incontinence, it works too well and I was getting repeated uti's.
I don't think my weight gain was due to the meds. I was gaining over the years before I started, and there was no change in my weight after going to the wellbutrin. I think its all up to me from here on in.
I hope that when I settle out of perimenopause and the hormones get stable again, that my depression will improve and I can go off the meds.
thanks for your stories everyone.
fatmad

Hi everyone,
I just noticed something with being on the wellbutrin. I actually feel full after eating a normal portion. I was on paxil for 3 years and switched to wellbutrin in Aug. While on paxil the only time I ever felt full was after eating so much that I was almost sick but the other day I got full and couldn't finish what was on my plate. I just find it interesting and that would explain why I've been able to lose 14lbs without feeling like I did anything.
I was just excited and wanted to share a positive.
Take care,
K

I've taken both Prozak and Wellbrutin, and found that the latter made me manic, whereas the former made me depressed. Antidepressants are like anything: not every type is right for everyone. Just keep in mind that any prescribed mood adjustment drug can take about three months to take full effect. It's obviously hard to be patient when you feel like you're suffering, but the wait can be more than worth it when you find the right medication.