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Posted by Angel1 on March 21, 2004, at 17:47:08
Has anyone who is currently taking Lexapor noticed any weight gain with this drug?
What about an increase in blood pressure or increased need for sleep?
Posted by Laree on March 21, 2004, at 22:55:07
In reply to Lexapro and weight gain?, posted by Angel1 on March 21, 2004, at 17:47:08
I have been on Lexapro a couple of times. The first time I had little increase of appetite; the second I thought it was making me completely ravenous; I am on it now, and I do not think I have gained any weight as a direct result of Lexapro. I have seen others on it who have not gained weight, either--& some at higher dosages than mine! When I started taking it again this past winter, I think it actually decreased my appetite. Now everything seems stable in that department. As for increased need for sleep, a friend of mine did think that her Lexapro was making her more tired during the day. Generally, Lexapro probably makes me less tired than, say, Zoloft does. I have had & witnessed very few accounts of side effects (nasty ones) with this Rx. I am extremely cautious about Rx's that seem to have high incidence of any weight gain. To me, Lex seems like a pretty benign drug for depression--but everybody's different.
Best,
L.> Has anyone who is currently taking Lexapor noticed any weight gain with this drug?
>
> What about an increase in blood pressure or increased need for sleep?
Posted by cocohoneynut on March 22, 2004, at 7:20:03
In reply to Lexapro and weight gain?, posted by Angel1 on March 21, 2004, at 17:47:08
Yes...I was on Lex for 2 months and had to switch to another AD. Lex caused weight gain for me. Now I'm on Effexor and doing well for the most part. Everybody and every body is different. Take care
> Has anyone who is currently taking Lexapor noticed any weight gain with this drug?
>
> What about an increase in blood pressure or increased need for sleep?
Posted by panic_attack on March 24, 2004, at 17:52:29
In reply to Re: Lexapro and weight gain?, posted by cocohoneynut on March 22, 2004, at 7:20:03
Ive gained 20 lbs on Lexapro. I have been on only 5 mg for 8 months. I quit cold turkey 2 weeks ago!! I do not want to get any fatter! Too bad, Lexapro really helped me alot.
Posted by KathrynLex on March 24, 2004, at 18:14:48
In reply to Re: Lexapro and weight gain?, posted by panic_attack on March 24, 2004, at 17:52:29
Hi Angell,
I haven't gained any weight on Lex - knock on wood!
K
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