Posted by oldhand on May 5, 2003, at 14:46:28
In reply to Is everyone gaining weight on the Lexapro!!!!!????, posted by Luziluna on May 4, 2003, at 14:15:18
> I'm curious to know several things about the issue of Lexapro and weight gain. Number one, what doses are people on? Second, has everyone in this group had weight gain on Lexapro!!!???? I am on 5 mgs and am getting kind of anxious reading about this issue. I have a condition known as body dysmorphic disorder ( similar to OCD- I obsess about perceived defects in my appearance), and I have also had problems with eating disorders in the past. I haven't experienced weight gain on 5 mgs, which has worked well for me and I have been really happy with the results of the Lex....But I don't want to start inexplicable gaining weight either!! I walk almost everyday, lift some weights and take boxing classes 1-2 times per week. I'v always been pretty lean and athletically built, I hope this is enough to ward of any unwanted weight gain, I don't need anything more to obsess about....!!!
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> So, curious to know if there are those of you who haven't had weight gain on Lexapro...!!
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> thanks for letting me share...
I have not gained weight on the Lexapro, but actually have lost 30 of the 50 pounds I gained on a Celexa/Remeron combination. Seems I can eat pretty much what I want and keep this up. I get only sporadic exercize (and feel much better when I do) but I also quit drinking beer, or anything for that matter. That has probably helped alot with both weight and efficacy (sp?) of the meds. Hope this helps.
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