and were you able to take it off if/when you stopped taking it?
2007-06-21 05:34:06 · 5 answers · asked by Emily 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
No and yes . . . this may seem strange, but I was on 10 mg per day for quite a while, and did not gain weight, pretty much maintained my weight. After a few months my dosage was increased to 20 mg per day and wow, I did gain weight, about 20 lbs. My appetite increased and I sometimes I felt as if I couldn't control myself.
I've been off Lexapro for about two months and am working on getting the weight off.
Good luck!
2007-06-21 08:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marcjc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I put on about 15 pounds on Lexapro in eight months and walked it off. It was just a matter of finding the energy and interest to get out there and do something. I expect that when I stop taking it, I will weigh the same since I am menopausal so I can't really advise you there.
2007-06-21 05:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did gain weight, But I was able to get it back off then some with a new diet and lots of exercise.
2007-06-21 05:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by CoolNickname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, then my doctor added Wellbutrin to my meds. I was 310 and now down to 225. Now I just take the Wellbutrin.
2007-06-21 05:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-06-21 09:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by K11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋