Posted by blkvettes on September 26, 2003, at 1:37:20
In reply to Anyone have weight gain???, posted by Tracie on September 25, 2003, at 16:52:02
> Ok, here's the deal. I just went to my dr a couple of days ago because I have been on Celexa for a year now. I have gained 20 POUNDS within the last 7 months alone!!!! She said she was going to switch me to Lexapro so I would hopefully stop gaining weight and have less of an appetite. I haven't started it yet, but from what I've read from all of you is that I can expect withdraw symptoms and dehydration. Also, I read on Lexapro's website that it is and MAOI. Is this true? If so, I don't want to take it. I'd rather just try and ween myself off of the celexa and deal with my anxiety and panic. Or, do you guys think it would be best to do that anyway and then go to the Lexapro?? All of your advice would be appreciated! Thank you in advance! ~Tracie
Celexa and lexapro are both ssri's, lexapro is the new version of celexa. There is no guarantee you will lose weight. We are so different, this is all trial and error. My advice is if the celexa is working to join a gym and exercize like crazy. Watch what you eat and drink. Water, drink lots of water!!!!!! I have seen people get their disorders under control. Switch meds and their disorders come back and they are unable to get them under control again. Think carefully before you switch!!!!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!!
WAYNE
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