Posted by vslyke on November 4, 2005, at 6:13:37
In reply to Re: Just Switched from Zoloft to Lexapro, posted by cablegirl on November 3, 2005, at 17:39:49
> Hi there,
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> I have been taking 10 mg Lexapro for about 3 1/2
> months and gained a whopping 12 pounds! Yikes!!! I was really scared to take anti-depressants, becuz I have heard so many horror stories about huge weight gains from them. Doctor told me that most people DON'T gain weight from Lexapro, but I guess I'm one of the 1% or soemthing. I have felt great on Lexapro, but am very upset about packing on the extra pounds!!! Yesterday the doctor switched me to 75 mg. Effexor. Have you ever tried that one?
>
> Well, good luck with the Lexapro....everyone is different, so it may not make you gain any weight! It did make me feel great though. I was a little tired at first, but then I started taking it at bedtime, and that worked great for me. No problems sleeping or anything.
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> GOOD LUCK
>
> What was the appetite suppressant you take? Di doctor prescribe it???I am taking 75mgs of Topamax which I believe is a low dose. She gave it to me for two reasons. One, because of the appetite suppressant side effect and two, because she was concerned with my nightly 2-3 glasses of wine drinking. (I have a family history of alcoholism.) Topomax also seems to have a side effect that causes one to lose their craving for alcohol. I have noticed that it seems to help a little for both.
I am hoping that Lexapro doesn't have the weight gain side effect for me since that was my reason for trying to go off anti-depressants in the first place. Too soon to tell since it has only been a couple of weeks. Right now I am having some nausea side effects. Did you have a problem with that? and, if so, did it go away?
I have never taken Effexor, so I can't give you feedback on that one. Is it suppose to counter the weight gain?
Thanks for the feedback and Good luck. I know how hard it is to deal with the weight gain while trying to feel good at the same time. Its very frustrating.
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