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Posted by fanni on April 13, 2003, at 14:38:45
i used to be anorexic but managed to get over it somewhat.im taking anti depressants now for the first time in years,new ones called lexapro,but im shit scared of putting on weight so im not taking them as diligently as i should!can anyone please tell me their experiences on it as regard weight gain and that sort of thing?thanks!
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
Posted by Joanie on April 15, 2003, at 11:54:21
In reply to can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?, posted by fanni on April 13, 2003, at 14:38:45
Every A.D. I've taken has made me gain, including Lexapro. My Doc said Lex wasn't supposed to have that effect, but... I can say one thing, for me personally, Lexapro made me feel better than any other AD I have taken. I felt great! Except for the gaining weight. Now I'm trying (2 weeks now), Effexor. I'll probably be back on the Lexapro later if this doesn't work. Life is short, I want to feel great! If I have to be overweight to feel great, I guess I'll have to sacrifice that somewhat ya know? I'm lucky to have a loving husband who loves me anyway. Hmmmmmm. Good Luck!!!
Posted by baracuda on April 15, 2003, at 23:30:15
In reply to Re: can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?To Fannie, posted by Joanie on April 15, 2003, at 11:54:21
i havent had any carb/sweet cravings on lexapro like i did with prozac -
Posted by Okpolosi on April 16, 2003, at 7:37:05
In reply to Re: can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?To Fannie, posted by baracuda on April 15, 2003, at 23:30:15
A lot of people seem to gain weight...am I the exception??? I have lost almost 10 pounds since starting Lex. Have been taking almost 3 months now. I too have had incredible carb cravings, but my appetite seems less, I get full more quickly and can't seem to eat as much as I used to. Good luck to us all!!!
Posted by Leen on June 16, 2006, at 19:31:36
In reply to Re: can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?To Fannie, posted by Joanie on April 15, 2003, at 11:54:21
I just started taking lexapro a few says ago because zoloft wasn't getting the job done. My mom has been taking it for months now but one things for sure I don't need to gain anymore weight so I am trying it and hopefully I will not gain any. Good Luck 2 Everyone
Posted by Greif on June 19, 2006, at 21:35:36
In reply to Re: can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?To Fannie, posted by Okpolosi on April 16, 2003, at 7:37:05
I have been takeing Celexa and lexapro for about 7 years. I am two pounds lighter than when I started. I can create anxiety at first and comfort food is a temptation. I dont believe that it changed my metabolism. Just keep a healthy life. The anxiety goes away after a few months.
Posted by knik on June 28, 2006, at 14:33:18
In reply to Re: can LEXAPRO cause weight gain?To Fannie, posted by Greif on June 19, 2006, at 21:35:36
I have gained well over 20 pounds, but it is working well. did you ever consider that anxiety was causing weight loss or low weight. I have had to severely curtail my eating even though I ma 6"1. I used to be 190 lbs. I now fight to stay at 215, but I would rather fight the fork than be the way i was.
> I have been takeing Celexa and lexapro for about 7 years. I am two pounds lighter than when I started. I can create anxiety at first and comfort food is a temptation. I dont believe that it changed my metabolism. Just keep a healthy life. The anxiety goes away after a few months.
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