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Lexapro weight gain

by tlbmkb, Feb 15, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: Weight, Weight gain, Weight Loss, Helping, Losing weight

I am so surprised to hear that Effexor and/or Lexapro has caused weight gain. My son and I have both been on these drugs and we both lost between 15 and 25 lbs. I guess it really depends on each persons body type. Good luck

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by myhealthmatters2me, Feb 15, 2007 12:00AM

To: Weight gain

Well I gained 15 lbs over a few months on the product and another friend gained as well. I think more gain than lose. But, truthfully I am glad you didn't gain. It is hard enough when you need to lose weight already to pack on another 15...

by GypsyA, Feb 18, 2007 12:00AM

To: tlb

I have been on Lexapro for about 6 months now and actually am losing weight so thats not helping me with gaining or holding weight.

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