LL7970

[LL7970]

My boyfriend was put on Lexapro for depression last year.  He took it for a very short time.  It is now 1 year later, and he has decided to take it to lose weight - he has about 40 pounds to lose.  He has not informed his doctor of this, and I am concerned.  He also smokes over 1 pack of cigarettes a day.  He is 47 years old -

[mimi1313]

Lexapro can cause weight loss or weight gain. I have heard about Wellbutrin for weight loss. But I wouldn't recommend that he just starts using it again for weight loss. It was for sepression so the dosage prescibed was for that condition. Encourage him to see a doctor.

[worried878]

I have never heard of using lexapro to lose weight....since it is an antidepressent, most gain weight because they feel better...normal dosage is about 10 mg a day and I do know people who thrive on it and would not go without it as they feel so much better...but why not?  I have taken it for the last month or so and have gone down to 5 mg a day and then get off when I feel strong...I have taken it for a several months here and there without difficulty getting off of it...have heard that some do...If he is under a doctors care I would not be overly concerned...but to lose weight with?   does not make sense to me...although if I am depressed i do not feel like working out...