Kavya Singh Kavya Singh Asked 7 months ago

Does wellbutrin cause weight gain or weight loss?

I'm about to start Wellbutrin for my treatment, and I'm trying to understand its side effects. Some people say it causes weight gain, others say weight loss. What is generally observed with this medicine regarding weight changes?

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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It usually causes weight loss, but if you have underlying thyroid issues like me, your metabolism might behave differently. Keep checking your thyroid levels.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Clinical studies show a strong tendency toward weight loss, but individual metabolic reactions vary. It is best to consult your doctor about your specific health profile.

Divya Teja Divya Teja Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I tracked my daily calories while on it. My appetite decreased noticeably, making it much easier to maintain a calorie deficit and lose about 4 kgs.

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Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I am too tired to cook, so I am losing weight anyway! But yes, this medicine generally suppresses appetite, leading to weight loss for most people.

Sarabjit Kaur Sarabjit Kaur Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My son lost a bit of weight because he forgot to eat while on this. We had to set reminders on his phone to make sure he had proper home-cooked meals.

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Nidhi Sharma Nidhi Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I am noticing some weight loss in the first two weeks, but is this permanent or will I gain it all back once my body gets used to the drug?

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For most people it causes mild weight loss. Don't worry, just focus on taking care of your mental peace right now.

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