Posted by curly1 on November 19, 2003, at 17:35:14
In reply to weight gain and lexapro?, posted by artgirl on November 19, 2003, at 12:57:21
> 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?
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?
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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