Anyone on Lexapro?

Question

Has anyone taken Lexapro?  If so, did you gain weight on it or experience other side effects?  Did it give you motivation to do things again?  My neuro doc prescribed it (10 mg) but I'm not sure if this is any good...

Thanks!!

j17c27 · Answer

I experienced extreme nausia and my depression/anxiety severely worsened..i also got dizzy and had loss of appitite...but generally it goes away in a week or 2

Poetisa · Answer

I experienced extreme constipation from Paxil (now the same as Lexapro). Those were the only effects I had and was advised to stop taking it immediately. Wellbutrin (Buproprion) is more effective for me.

Nynaeve506 · Answer

It was almost 18 months ago, but I want to say that I did gain a little, but nothing hugely significant.

bubba64 · Answer

Hi, I agree with you the doctors told me I would LOOSE weight while taking the Escitalopram Oxalate, however I have gained weight. I would like to hear from anyone who has lost weight whilst on this drugs, cause I need some hints on diet etc...

425runner · Answer

I finally done my research on this drug and seems like most people gain weight while on it. This is the last thing I need!!  I'm already overweight so this will definitely not work.

I took Wellbutrin XL a while back and loved it!  Gave me my life back but....I had no anxiety issues back then.  Hmm........

tara_p · Answer

I was on Lexapro for awhile along with Bruproprion and I think the Lexapro did cause weight gain for me, since going off Lex I've lost a few lbs..

GettingOlder · Answer

I was on it for 3 years and also started to gain weight. My doctor told me to excercise more, but I ended up changing docs and was switched over to Cymbalta and less side effects, no weight gain and geberally I feel a lot better. Good luck!

mammo · Answer

I have been on Lexapro for a few years with no weight gain.  You need to give it time to build up in your system and if after 4-6 weeks you're not feeling better, contact your doctor. They always start us out on a low dosage which usually has to be increased at some point to be therapeutic for us. Unfortunately, it is often trial and error as to what will work for eack of us as we all react differently to these types of medications. Once you find the right one, it is well worth it!  It not only gave me back my motivation, but my life!  Trust in your doctor and work closely with him in regards to your medication and how you are feeling.  I wish you all the best and take care!