Does it come from increased appetite or how the body processes your diet?
What about Lexapro can cause weight gain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 17 Sep 2021
Last updated on 17 September 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
17 Sep 2021
Hi, Randy!
Both. Lexapro can affect appetite either increasing or decreasing it in 1-10% of users. Uncommonly it can also cause carb cravings.
Metabolic changes and changes to the fat storage mechanisms can also affect about 1% of users.
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