Anyone been on Lexapro?

[prettyrose436]

I'm taking lexapro right now and it seems to be working well, but the only thing is i've experienced weight gain--- like 20 lbs . Has anyone else experienced this on lexapro?

 

[EbonNelumbo]

Yes. I have been on it for over a year and losing weight is near to impossible, though it seems if I end up not eating for a day because I am busy or something, I drop sooo much weight quickly.

 

[Soulwings]

I've been on it since February, and since January I've gained 20lbs, but I think that was more due to my ED/recovery. I'm not sure though ... interesting thought. What dosage are you on?

 

[LsforLove]

Never that drug: however I would tend to stay away from any thing like anti depressant. The reason being is most are just a cocktail of LDS and Ecstasy, not really things that I think anyone should be consuming regardless of mental state of being.

 

[justaspeck]

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[prettyrose436]

They raised the dose to 20 mg. Yeah and I know the feeling-- it is nearly impossible to lose it... really frustrating too.

 

[inHisgripkim]

I've been on Celexa for nearly 8 years. Celexa, when metabolize, becomes Lexapro. I tried Lexapro about a year ago and it made me sooooo tired. I felt like a zombie. I went back to Celexa and I'm my ol chipper self. I have had no weight gain with Celexa. I can gain or lose when I want. No side effects from Celexa.

May want to try Celexa if you think the weight gain becomes a problem.

Peace your way,
InHisgripkim

 

[rushingwind62]

I'm taking lexapro right now and it seems to be working well, but the only thing is i've experienced weight gain--- like 20 lbs . Has anyone else experienced this on lexapro?

I too was on lexapro for about 2 years. It caused me to gain 40 pounds. It worked well for me but did have a lot of other side effects I did not like so they switched me to Lamictal. But it too has side effects and I still can't lose the wieght. I think most drugs that are for chemical imbalances has side effects. Sometimes we have to take the bad with the good. And I know the benefit I get from my meds far out way the side effects.... ....God Bless EVERYONE!!!!....Rush

 

[Flatscan82]

I was told by my doc once to take my meds right before bed so most of the side effects would happen durring your sleep.

 

[rushingwind62]

I was told by my doc once to take my meds right before bed so most of the side effects would happen durring your sleep.

Flatscan,
That is a good idea but some of the side effects doesn't matter. Suchas wieght gain, sex life ( I am married), and some of the meds mess with sleeping patterns. I am on 5 different medications for depression and Bi Polar Disorder. Si I just have to live with the side effects. But again for some side effects that is a good idea....God Bless EVERYONE....Rush

 

[jess144]

I'm taking lexapro right now and it seems to be working well, but the only thing is i've experienced weight gain--- like 20 lbs . Has anyone else experienced this on lexapro?

Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 2 years. I think that I have probably gained 5 pounds or so from it. Have you tried exercising regularly?

 

[Stacy4God]

I was on Lexapro for a short while before I could not take it any more. This medication threw me for a whirl. I was constantly sick, dizzy and nauseated. I am now taking a medication called Cymbalta that can actually supress the apetite and give more energy. I like this medication a heck of a lot better. I suffered with untreated depression for four years before finally seeking help. My advise, if you are in need seek help! Also, not every medication will fit every case. Leave it to your medical doctor to proscribe what is right for you! God Bless!

 

[ApocryphaNow]

I was on Lexapro and Wellbutrin. With the combination, I actually lost weight because I kept forgetting to eat (Wellbutrin is related to amphetamines). I stopped taking both of them a few months ago.

I feel like the Lexapro was making my muscles sore, my jaw clentch, my sex life erratic, and generally putting me in some sort of hypo-manic state (I'm not bipolar or anything). I kind of feel like I started caring about things so little that the only reason I felt "better" was because I didn't care anymore, even about my original problem which was concern over "not caring" about anything. All in all, an ironic dead-end in the search for quick-fixes.

 

[bfly]

I don't know anything about it but if it works for what it is intended that is a blessing. Maybe as your body becomes adjusted to it you will begin to balance out and your weight will level out.

May God bless and keep you safe.

 

[cmm3]

Wellbutrin XL works well for some (it's different for everyone), and it actually makes you lose weight.

 

[scraparcs]

Well, you and your doctor need to find what's best for you. I was on Lexapro a while, but it made me very jittery and I tended to have major problems with gross motor control. (In other words, my limbs would shake, which is not fun.) I couldn't do anything like that so I had to try a new medicine.

I've been on Zoloft now and it's a bit better, but I'm still very jittery, in a way.