Posted by KarenRB53 on January 19, 2009, at 10:07:04
In reply to Re: Any significant weight gain or loss on Lexapro???? » xdisolvedgirlx, posted by Garnet71 on January 5, 2009, at 13:26:42
> Hi there,
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> This is a great resource for evaluating meds:
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> http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=21440&name=LEXAPRO
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> There are over 1000 comments regarding Lexapro there.
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> Note, I've also read that SSRIs increase cortisol; don't know if this is true, but if it is, it explains weight gain. Cortisol in excess is also said to cause neuro and brain damage that leads to memory loss and other symptoms.
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> Good luck.Interesting information about the cortisol and SSRI's. That could explain why I gained so much weight on Prozac. Now I'm trying to get the weight off as I'm off Prozac and just starting Lexapro. I wonder how the cortisol effect can be dealt with?
Karen
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