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what causes the weight gain from taking buspirone?? I've gained like 25 pounds since taking it! how much more should i expect to gain?

liebekatz2 replied: "I, too, have experienced weight-gain from taking antidepressants (Zoloft, Remeron). I think they slow down your metabolism, which makes you burn fewer calories. Even if you eat the same way you did before you started taking the medicine, you will gain weight. Pretty crappy deal, isn't it? A lot of antidepressants have weight-gain as a side effect. The ones who don't cause weight-gain cause nervousness and sleeplessness. Another crappy deal."

AtlantaGirl replied: "I've gained wt, too. I think it is a combination of slowing metabolism and increasing appetite."

Does buspirone (generic of Buspar) cause weight gain? I used to be on Lexapro and gained 50 pounds! Yikes.? I am only taking buspirone now and wanted to know if people found that there was significant weight gain (or loss) issues with this pill. One respondant said that buspirone is associated with weight gain but not weight loss. I'm looking for personal experiences with buspirone and if they have noticed significant weight gain with the pill. If you are currently taking an SSRI or other antidepressent, please note that as they can also affect weight, too. Thanks for everyone's feedback!

TweetyBird replied: "BuSpar is associated with weight gain but not weight loss, however this doesn't take into account individual experience which may differ."

jen replied: "Buspar is not as likely as Lexapro to cause weight gain."

Does Welbutrin XL cause weight gain? I used to be on Lexapro and gained 50 pounds! Yikes.? I know that many people claim that Wellbutrin causes weight loss, but my mom, a nurse, said that she knows two people that gained a LOT of weight from Wellbutrin. I'm currently taking buspirone and have stopped Lexapro. I was wondering if adding Wellbutrin with buspirone (which I take mainly for anxiety as a substitute for Lexapro) would aid in losing the weight that I gained with Lexapro. Does anyone have any direct experience with these medications?

mina_lumina replied: "On welbutrin xl I maintained normal weight. Then again, I'm not prone to gain weight on antideppressents because I don't generally lose weight when I'm depressed. That's the difference. Most often, you gain weight on antidepressents because your increased seratonin levels give you an increased "zest for life" that leads to eating more. Except in the case of medications for bipolar, which raise your blood sugar and therefore really do make you gain weight. Think of it this way: while antideppresents will help you feel better, excercising and eating healthy will help you feel even better."

Lila replied: "I have been taking Wellbutrin XL for over five years and the only weight gain I have experienced is when I had a severe drop in mood and put too much food in my mouth. I will tell you one thing though, I used to smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day and now I smoke maybe 3 (cigarettes). I actually forget to smoke and the craving goes away. I can walk around, looking pretty dumb probably, for two hours and have the thing hanging out of my mouth and not light it. I never have had the urge to eat more either. Everyone is different. If you try it and you start to gain weight, then you have your answer. But now that you are thinking about it - will psycho-somatic urges take over? Sorry if that is spelled wrong, I have never had to write it down before."

Mistee replied: "Medications affect everyone differently. You know this. Wellbutrin is WELL KNOWN for having an anorexic side effect. In other words, you have a sharp decrease in appetite. I have known MANY patients who were advised to stop taking it because they lost too much weight."

LBee replied: "Remember: no pill can make you fat. A pill can increase your appetite and certain meds can slow your metabolism. But you still have to consume the food and calories. Some anti-depressants can cause weight gain. None more than 3 to 5 pounds. A pill can lift depression which was causing loss of appetite. Follow a healthy diet and exercise."

brooklynny226 replied: "Nope its ok - no weight gain by me"

Corozal replied: "My mom's husband said he gained about 25 pounds with Welbutrin; here's a reputable site you can read about it on and get all the dirt: "

jmiller replied: "I have been taking Wellbutrin XL for about 2 yrs. now, and have not noticed a significant weight gain. However, when I took Celexa, I definitely gain a huge amount of weight(45 lbs). Lexapro was supposed to be Celexa with the weight gain molecule removed, however, when they marketed Celexa, they swore you would lose weight. After large amounts of people complained to their dr. about this, they then swore that Lexapro was the answer. I can tell you that some drug tests given will read positive for amphetamines if you are taking Wellbutrin, so this may explain the lack of appitite generally felt when taking Wellbutrin. Good luck to you on finding one that works without the crummy side effects."

Does anyone know if BUSPAR causes weight gain??? Buspar (buspirone) for anxiety. Since I've been on it I have put on 50 pounds which is in less than a year..could it be this or just me???

QuestionX replied: "Hi: If you are active it want cause weight gain.. If you are not as active as you were before and your eating habits have changed, could be a cause..have a good day."

quicksilver.spirit replied: "Weight gain isn't listed as a common side effect but generally medications like Buspar can affect chemicals in the brain that regulate appetite. Another possibility is that the medication is treating your anxiety so you feel better and are more likely to indulge or treat yourself."

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