Has anyone who has withdrawn tell me if you've lost the weight you gained on Le?Oh sorry for the long subject- ha, I didn't realize I had more space! I have been on 10mg for 1.5 yrs... slow weight gain that I can't get off (I am very active and follow a structured weight loss program after losing 60lbs 4 years ago), night sweats, missed periods. Side effects only got bad after year 1.5. Now I am withdrawing and want to know- has anyone gained on this drug, and if so, did you lose the weight after withdrawing? It's been immensely frustrating. Any advice on the heart palpitations while we're at it?
Lexapro Withdrawal - will I lose the weight I gained?
Question posted by JKDNYC on 28 July 2010
Last updated on 18 January 2020
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I was on Lexapro for a few months before switching off due to other side effect issues, but regardless, it affected my weight 0%. In fact, you should take a look at Wikipedia
"Escitalopram (Lexapro) is not associated with significant weight gain. For example, 0.6 kg mean weight change after 6 months of treatment with escitalopram for depression was insignificant and similar to that with placebo (0.2 kg).[21] 1.4–1.8 kg mean weight gain was reported in 8-month trials of escitalopram for depression,[22] and generalized anxiety disorder.[23] A 52-week trial of escitalopram for the long-term treatment of depression in elderly also found insignificant 0.6 kg mean weight gain.[24] Escitalopram may help reduce weight in those treated for binge eating associated obesity.[25]"
and there's more about the topic as well, but I figure that you can just check it out here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexapro
Good luck, and as everyone always says, everyone reacts differently to these sorts of meds, regardless as to what the average is, it depends more on you as an individual!
Good Luck!!
Thank you for your comment. However, should other stumble on this post, I'd like them to know they are not alone. Like many SSRIs, Lexapro does have a weight gain side effect- though it is not largely reported. Simply taking an informal survey of people who use it will tell you- as will googling "lexapro and weight gain"-- you'll be directed to this very site, and you will find more than three pages of posts dedicated to the subject- all saying the same things... there's nothing in the literature, but I have gained, I eat right, I exercise, the weight won't budge... it is a fact, and while I am quick to blame myself I can honestly say-- I have worked very hard, and I am still gaining weight. So while it may not be reported, the proof is in the pudding.
You will lose all the weight once you stop Lexapro completely.
Please taper slowly.
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