serrantdl1
Member
Anyone ever taken Lexapro? I am thinking of going on 5mg and want to know how others tolerate it. My biggest concern is weight gain.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
Lexapro Experiences??
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randidiane
Cathlete
Hello I'm on Lexapro it has helped me alot. I'm on 20 mg and I have no weight gain. I eat the same and workout like always.
Randi
Randi
horseshowmom
Cathlete
I did 10-20mg of Lexapro for a few years. I never had weight gain and it made me much easier to live with. It really helped control my (at the time) uncontrollable anxiety and anger. I have also used Wellbutrin which I actually lost weight on.
A couple months ago I had to up mine from 10mg to 20mg due to major work stress, awful moodswings, and what I think was mild depression brought on by not exercising due to a knee injury. Unfortunately I have experienced weight gain, but I don't know if mine is from not exercising due to the injury or from the medicine. I've gained 15 pounds. However, DH would rather I keep the weight on then go off the meds. They make me a happier/less moody person. I guess I can't blame him for that.
peytonsmommy
Cathlete
I've been on 10mg for the last few months and haven't noticed any weight gain that can't be contributed to crappy eating! 
Like another poster mentioned my Dh said that under absolutley no circumstances am I allowed to stop taking it so apparently it must be working well.
Like another poster mentioned my Dh said that under absolutley no circumstances am I allowed to stop taking it so apparently it must be working well. 
carres1973
Cathlete
I am also currently on Lexapro and have not experienced any weight gain from the meds. Now, I HAVE experienced weight gain due to eating lousy all summer!! According to my doctor, it is "weight neutral" meaing it doesn't have the side effect of weight gain.
Carrie
Carrie