Hi, I have been on this tablet for about a year for depression. Although I have to watch my weight carefully, can anyone tell me if they have put on alot of weight, because I have & now that is getting me down. Would love to get some feed back. I am very active & are careful in what I eat, I excercise regularly, but are too scared to come off this drug just yet.
Thanks Matilda
Escitalopram - has anyone put on a lot of weight while taking this?
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- 13 Mar 2011 by matilda11
- Updated
- 15 Mar 2011
- Topics
- depression, escitalopram, weight
Responses (1)
Actually, decreased appetite is a known side effect of escitalopram.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/escitalopram-side-effects.html
Only one reviewer has mentioned about weight gain and how it can be controlled so I assume weight gain doesn't happen often.

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- Escitalopram Information for Consumers
- Escitalopram Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Escitalopram (detailed)
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