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dropping the Effexor/Lexapro weight gain
Can anyone give me an idea of how long it usually takes for your metabolism to recalibrate after stopping Effexor and/or Lexapro? I've gained significant weight while on these drugs (despite an intense exercise program and careful diet). My nutritionist and MD told me that the drugs likely altered my metabolism, but no one can tell me how long it will take to correct that. Most frustrating, I've noticed that since I stopped taking both, my weight gain has accelerated. Any ideas as to how long I need to endure this or ideas for correcting my metabolism? Thanks.
i am sooooooooo glad i read this site! i have been at the end of my rope lately. sure i'v e been non-anxious or depressed for the last 3 years, but i've gained 40 pounds that WILL NOT BUDGE! UGH! AND I was on Celexa before that so i thinkit even bega then! i am going to wean slowly off ( believe me i know all about the lightning bolts through your brain. i thought i was crazy!) But i can't take this anymore. i cannot move like a turtle anymore! Can someone please write in and tell a positive storoy about going off these drugs and losing the weight? i think we'd all love to hears lots more of those for encouragement!
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You sound like me, happy all the time on Effexor. It's strange how those pills can take out any negative feelings. I do know that Lexapro *should* be easier to come off of, I hear that Effexor is pert near difficult. I've taken both and both have added weight.
My OB, strangely enough, told me to do Atkins and I've started that diet. I've also gone to a regular physician whose diet is Atkins based (minus the cheese) along with some B-12 shots and lots of vitamins, some that help with cravings, too. The cravings are what gets you, eating all the time.
I've managed to get off about 8 pounds in 2 weeks (from 144 to 136 this morning...and before you think I don't weigh that much, I'm 4'10") even with my period last week which was a horrible diet week for me. It's a tough diet though especially during that time of the month. My husband is doing the diet with me even though he really doesn't have a weight problem. He's just eating that way for support. He's hoping my sex drive will come back, too, when the weight drops back off. Here's hoping!
It's worth an honest effort. I don't know if you can find a doc who does B-12 shots, they do seem to help with energy and going to her office to get them has kept me more honest than doing the diet alone.
Let me know if you want info on her coctail of vitamins. You could probably find them in a good vitamin shoppe.
Best of luck, congrats on the wedding!
My OB, strangely enough, told me to do Atkins and I've started that diet. I've also gone to a regular physician whose diet is Atkins based (minus the cheese) along with some B-12 shots and lots of vitamins, some that help with cravings, too. The cravings are what gets you, eating all the time.
I've managed to get off about 8 pounds in 2 weeks (from 144 to 136 this morning...and before you think I don't weigh that much, I'm 4'10") even with my period last week which was a horrible diet week for me. It's a tough diet though especially during that time of the month. My husband is doing the diet with me even though he really doesn't have a weight problem. He's just eating that way for support. He's hoping my sex drive will come back, too, when the weight drops back off. Here's hoping!
It's worth an honest effort. I don't know if you can find a doc who does B-12 shots, they do seem to help with energy and going to her office to get them has kept me more honest than doing the diet alone.
Let me know if you want info on her coctail of vitamins. You could probably find them in a good vitamin shoppe.
Best of luck, congrats on the wedding!
I gained 10lbs on Lexapro, but it took a year. But it was went right to my middle, and was very weird. I think Lexapro messes with your insulin, maybe making you store more fat. The weight cam off in 4 months, with a major exercise effort in the beginning, and now I finally feel like I have my old metabolism back. However, I am also depressed. Looking back, it did help my depression, made me think more quickly, laugh more. I just started emsam 2 days ago. I am glad I am not alone in my experience on Lexapro, not that I am happy that the weight gain is happening to others. It just feels better to know I am not alone.
ok i dont know how these blog things work but OMG! this website is making my life! i was bulimic from the age of 12 to 19! when i was 17 i was put on lexapro 20 mg to treat my eating disorder! when i was prescribed the meds i asked if it would cause weight gain, bc well hello that was my issue in the first place! they said absolutely not! well for the last 5 years lexapro have been my "happy pills"! i call them that only bc i have no negative reactions ever anymore! its like i dont know how to get mad anymore which i used to be a pro at! i am getting married in a year and a half and have been engaged for 2 years.....thinking about getting into a wedding dress has just got me realizing that i am 30 POUNDS heavier than i was 5 years ago! i have done every diet known to man kind and nothing works! i got a $2000 eliptical that i cannot get motivated enough to get on! so here is the deal! my fiance is the most amazing and beautiful man i have ever laid eyes on! when we first got together about 5 and a half years ago i was up for sex like LITERALLY 6 times aday! anywhere, anytime, lets do it! i was also a hot little skinny girl! so nowthat we are about to get married! i am a chubby girl (21)!!!!! that could go the rest of her life without sex and wouldnt be phased! my poor fiance didnt sign up for this! he had it all! and now its.... he would never tell me that i was chubby, of that he was annoyed that i dont want the lovin, but i know that inside he must be screaming it! and he deserves it all! i just have to get off thsi stupid chubby causing, libido stealing lexapro i once thought were my happy pills! thank you everyone for letting me realize that it was lexapro, and that i am not just some lazy fat *** that wants nothign more than to take a nap EVERY SECOND that im not at work! i am going to the doc next week, does anyone know if i will have lost the 30 pounds by my wedding? i am desperate!
ok i dont know how these blog things work but OMG! this website is making my life! i was bulimic from the age of 12 to 19! when i was 17 i was put on lexapro 20 mg to treat my eating disorder! when i was prescribed the meds i asked if it would cause weight gain, bc well hello that was my issue in the first place! they said absolutely not! well for the last 5 years lexapro have been my "happy pills"! i call them that only bc i have no negative reactions ever anymore! its like i dont know how to get mad anymore which i used to be a pro at! i am getting married in a year and a half and have been engaged for 2 years.....thinking about getting into a wedding dress has just got me realizing that i am 30 POUNDS heavier than i was 5 years ago! i have done every diet known to man kind and nothing works! i got a $2000 eliptical that i cannot get motivated enough to get on! so here is the deal! my fiance is the most amazing and beautiful man i have ever laid eyes on! when we first got together about 5 and a half years ago i was up for sex like LITERALLY 6 times aday! anywhere, anytime, lets do it! i was also a hot little skinny girl! so nowthat we are about to get married! i am a chubby girl (21)!!!!! that could go the rest of her life without sex and wouldnt be phased! my poor fiance didnt sign up for this! he had it all! and now its.... he would never tell me that i was chubby, of that he was annoyed that i dont want the lovin, but i know that inside he must be screaming it! and he deserves it all! i just have to get off thsi stupid chubby causing, libido stealing lexapro i once thought were my happy pills! thank you everyone for letting me realize that it was lexapro, and that i am not just some lazy fat *** that wants nothign more than to take a nap EVERY SECOND that im not at work! i am going to the doc next week, does anyone know if i will have lost the 30 pounds by my wedding? i am desperate!
In 2005 a string of traumatic events & a horrible car wreck in 1/2006 led to my panic and anxiety disorders in Feb 06. Not being able to drive on highways and bridges (AT ALL) really impacted my fairly active lifestyle. After several months I decided to visit my PCP and he prescribed Lexapro. He started me with 5mg and then 10mg. While I can't recall if I had weight gain during the several months I was on it, I can certainly say that I was always tired and it hampered by sexual being. It did help me tremendously with my driving. I too stopped taking the med without consulting with my PCP and I never weaned myself off. The side effects were much to bothersome for me. Today I am much more confident on the road (with little to no anxiety but I still can't drive over the bridges and on the interstate). I would much rather deal with my anxiety issues than face the side effects of that medication. I deal with my issues as best I can and I am generally happy. Good luck All
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