Re: weight gain on lexapro

[Guest guest]

I stay on this list for a friend as she has no internet access. But she was

not on Lex at the time she started but she too gained 20 pounds over time on

Effexor and then serzone before going to lexapro. Didn't gain anymore but

could not lose even an ounce even trying with the omegas...She is now on

paxil and that's a whole other story but is doing South Beach and has

already lost 4 pounds. Her doctor agrees it is the medication but is

confident South Beach will work!!!

Weight Gain on Lexapro

> I began 10mg of Lexapro in December. Since then I've gained 20

> pounds, without changing eating habits or altering my exercise

> routine. It was basically just 2-5 pounds per month, that just

> slowly crept up on me. I've spoken with friends who have been on

> other similar drugs and their only suggestions were to add Omega 3

> supplements to my diet, keep exercising and limit carbohydrates but

> don't exclude them all together. So far I've stopped gaining since I

> started this regime last month, but I'm afraid I won't lose any of

> this weight until I go off the Lexapro. I've not been hungrier on

> Lexapro, but it sure removed a lot of the " food anxiety " I used to

> have about eating certain things when I wasn't even hungry!

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[Guest guest]

I gained weight on it - but that's because I got " happy " and started

eating more - even when not hungry lol...have to invest in some duct

tape so I don't get depressed over weight gain. Seriously, am going to

pay more attention to what and when I eat - I've already lost what I

gained, so I know it's possible...13lbs -

good luck

tori

[Guest guest]

Yes, I agree with the gain in the abdomen!!!!

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

Yes, the abdomen is the main area for me too!!!

Does anybody know about an alternate drug?

 

From: Barbara <bjarrettmydllurth (DOT) com>

Subject: Re: new member

Lexapro@groups .com

Date: Monday, 7 July, 2008, 2:40 AM

I did the same thing on Celexa, the parent drug of Lexapro. It's known to

happen to some people though with the Lex it seems less common than with the

Celexa. The only solution is to switch drugs.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

Abdomen and breasts are common weight gain areas for women on SSRI's.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

I had much less weight and energy issues with Effexor XR. In fact Effexor, for

me, was like flipping a switch. Suddenly I felt normal again.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

My friend, after trying many antidepressants over several years, finally went on

wellbutrin, and managed to actually lose weight.

 I had much less weight and energy issues with Effexor XR. In fact Effexor, for

me, was like flipping a switch. Suddenly I felt normal again.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

Wellbutrin is another one that has much less weight issues associated with it.

Only problem is if you have anxiety it can make that worse. It's also better if

one has energy issues as well. Another thing to keep in mind, if anyone has RLS

(Restless Leg Syndrome) the only AD out there so far that doesn't seem to cause

an increase in RLS symptoms is Wellbutrin.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

So, so far Efexor or Prozac would be two I'd be interested to try.  I'll give

myself a month to experiment with weight management and exercise while

on Lexapro.  I started on July 1st.  - Calorie count (between 1200 and 1500 per

day) and my normal exercise routine along with twice a week personal

training.  My current weight is 150 lbs and should be at 130.  I'm only 5'3 " and

my BMI is very high for my height.

I'll keep you posted on my progress, if any.

 

 

From: Barbara <bjarrett@mydllurth . com>

Subject: Re: new member

Lexapro@groups .com

Date: Monday, 7 July, 2008, 2:40 AM

I did the same thing on Celexa, the parent drug of Lexapro. It's known to

happen to some people though with the Lex it seems less common than with the

Celexa. The only solution is to switch drugs.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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[Guest guest]

Please do. I'll be interested to hear how it goes for you.

Barbara

new member

Hi all!

So glad I found this group. My name is , I 34 years and I've

been on lexapro for 10 months. I suffer from mayor depression and

anxiety and the pill has done wonders for me. Even though it has

affectd my sex drive, (lower) I just don't think I could ever stop

taking this pill. I tried to wean myself off of it, but the results

where not nice.. I fell into a deep depression, I had anxiety attacs at

night, my fear increased, I was very, very irritable and I could not

sleep. So I'm on it again. I feel good now but my biggest concern is

this: I have gained at leas 15 pounds since I started my treatment. I

exercise 4 times a week and now I am really being careful with my

eating habits.. I'm not losing any weith, it seems like I keep gaining

and I retain so much water as well. Does any body experience anything

like this?

Thanks and Love to all.

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