Does Lexapro cause weight gain?

Hello.
As Masso said.. It sure is a possibility because I have a friend who gained weight and she thought it was from that.

Best regards,
Kevinb1953

Hi, CeeCee!
Most, if not all, psychotropic medications can potentially cause weight gain in some people. Lexapro:
"Metabolic
Common (1% to 10% of users): Decreased appetite, increased appetite, weight increased"
I took Lexapro for over 7 years and never gained any weight at all.

I was on Lexapro for a year and did not gain any weight, I take it it varies from person to person according to how one´s metabolism adjusts and adapts to this medication.

Weight increased is considered a common potential side effect which affects 1% to 10% of people taking this antidepressant.
On the other hand weight decreased is considered an uncommon potential side effect which affects 0.1% to 1% of people being treated with this antidepressant.