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Re: weight gain and lexapro?

Posted by artgirl on November 20, 2003, at 14:13:30

In reply to Re: weight gain and lexapro?, posted by nemo kitty on November 19, 2003, at 19:02:58

> > I have been on lexapro for about 10 months. I started taking it for anxiety induced IBS. I have been able to find relief from my IBS, but I think the lexapro has caused some weight gain --about 10lbs by the third to fourth week of taking it. I know this probably doesn't sound like that much for most people, but I'm only 5'1", so it's significant for me. I can't seem to be able to drop the weight & my therapist suggested it might be the lexapro. The additional weight is causing a whole new set of anxiety and stress. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem?
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> I'm 5'1" and already 30 lbs overweight so I'm scared to death this is going to make me gain. Do you seem to be eating more or just putting it on?
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> I've been on lex for 22 days. The only se I have is in the sex dept. I have also noticed myself to start itching when I try to go to sleep. Is that an SE? It usually lasts 15-40 minutes.
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> YES!! I also itch, mostly on my neck!!! It drives me crazy. I have been on it almost 3 weeks. I have also missed my period (10 days late) which is very unusual for me.
The weight thing~have gained 5 pounds in the 2-3 weeks I've been on it! YUCK!!


I hate to say this, but I'm happy to know I am not alone in this. I'm sorry to hear you have gained lbs, though. My therapist says weight gain is one of the leading causes of depression in women, I am starting to understand what she means.


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