SOO many different opinions. I know everyone's body is different but I would really like to hear from people that have a personal experience with this medication. Thank you.
2007-07-15 15:40:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have been on 20 mg dose of Lexapro for about 4 years now.. no weight gain. If anything it has eased my moodiness enough to stop the emotional/bored eating.. I was about 230 when I went on it, and about 189 now, with no change to my life style. I recommend it,, good luck and continue to take it, don't ever stop with out asking your Dr. first...
2007-07-15 15:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by blondie1175 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on Lexapro for about 9 months and I've lost about 10-15 lbs. I take 30mg. I don't know if the medication alone caused the weight loss or the fact that I'm less depressed and more active now. Anyway, I certainly did not gain any weight.
BTW, I'm also on Klonopin and Abilify (if that matters)
2007-07-16 17:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lexapro is one of the medications that cause the less amount of weight gain if any. Actually , I was on Lexapro and didn't gain a pound. Don't worry, remember, it also involves your eating habits too!
2007-07-15 15:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by ImissNC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I merely began on Lexapro myself at present. I actually have a feeling it oftentimes will reason weight acquire. i became on Remeron approximately 2 years in the past and gained 30 pds. i'm in contact additionally becaues i these days misplaced all this weight and can hate to place it back on. additionally, i'm having some risky ingredient consequences. stable success to you!
2016-10-03 21:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on lexapro for a couple years now and I haven't had any major issues with weight gain. Like you said, it just depends on the person.
2007-07-15 15:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by Angelia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as you saw on the internet, here you will find as many different opinions. Its certainly a choice you are going to have to make. A few extra pounds seems to be an ok sacrifice for a better state of mind.
Good luck and take care of you!
Dee
2007-07-15 15:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually when I was on Lexapro I lost 10 pounds in that first month. I actually stopped taking it after that so I don't know about long term.
2007-07-15 15:58:30 · answer #7 · answered by 91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doc said I'd gain 10lbs., well, I gained 8. Fortunately, I lost it after a few months. With Lexipro, which is a good med, I craved carbs and sweets for awhile, The benefits of the drug are far worth a couple temporary pounds, believe me!!!!!!
2007-07-15 16:20:26 · answer #8 · answered by zen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gained a few pounds but not very much. I took zoloft and gained 70 pounds on that. Alot of the anti depressents effect women more than men.
2007-07-15 15:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by starynight39 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no personal experience with the drug, but ask your pharmacist for a facts sheet about the drug. Look at the side-effects on the sheet. The problem with side-effects is that if even one person in the testing of the drug had a particular reaction, it must be recorded.
2007-07-15 15:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋