[sxyblonde21]

i have anxiety and also eating disorder and i do not want this drug to make me gain weight from a pill. does this lexapro do that? i bee on it for 3 days now[B)]

[ihatedepression]

I gained 23# on lexapro.......not a good drug and the withdrawals from it are HORRIBLE. Switch right now before it gets into your system.

[Yetti]

I have been on Lexapro for a week. Lost 5 lbs. I have little appetite. I feel great.

Yetti

[jpklcapp]

It can do either:
Weight gain and weight loss have been reported frequently with escitalopram, but overall, escitalopram groups did not differ significantly from placebo with regard to clinically important weight change.

[lily15500@aol.com]

Hi everyone, i have been on lexapro for about 4 months now, i am constantly hungry, i went to my doc and have gain about 10 pounds, i am tire and sleepy.. Has anyone experienced any of these side affects, and does anyone know what other medication might be better,. i am using it for depression and it helped but now i am depress because of the weight gain, and being so tired.. Please and advise would be appreciated... I have been on Wellbutrin for years it does help me but now that i am on lexapro i am not sure if it's the combination of them together or just, Lexapro


Thanks, Lily

[cathyjourdan]

Hi,

I have Lupus and have been quite distraught. My doctor put me on Lexapro this past Friday...now I am freaking after reading all this stuff about Lexapro. I am only taking 2.5 per day because of my fears....it seems to be helping already....what happens if I stop? I can't wean off any lower as I cut a 10 into four pieces as it is...or is this low enough not to have much withdrawal? Thank you for any help.

[kitty475]

I take Lexapro for depression, and as such it is a far superior drug to any other I've taken. But the answer to your question is :YES. I immediately saw an increase in my appetite, and I gained 10 pounds in two weeks, and that alone was enough to depress me... Too bad, really, because it really is a wonderful drug for treating alot of things.