Posted by Dysfunk on April 14, 2003, at 16:29:24
In reply to can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?, posted by fanni on April 13, 2003, at 14:38:45
I started to gain weight on Lexapro, probably about 5-8 lbs. It made me crave sweets and carbs, which tend to make me gain weight. It also made me constipated, which I think was part of the problem too.
Recently, I broke my leg and I am in a cast. I was scared to death about not being able to work out and gaining weight on the medicine, but so far (2 weeks) it hasn't happened.
You need to focus on eating well and resist the temptation to eat junk or useless calories. Luckily, when I don't work out I just don't get hungry, so I am doing better than I thought I would.
I heard Prozac was good for anorexics. I think the new meds like Lex, Celexa and Effexor have a sedating effect and tend to slow down the metabolism.
I guess you have to see how it effects you, cause reading this board you can see it is different for everyone.
Good luck, and if you feel you are gaining weight on the medicine, ask to switch to a diff. one!
-Dysfunk
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