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I am supposed to start Lexapro. I gained a lot of weight while on zoloft (but it might not be the root cause) and I've heard people having weight gain on Lexapro as well. I can't afford to gain any more weight. Doc said it's unlikely...
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@Gingersnap2091 Just don't take any type of tetracycline. That has some nasty reactions.
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Lexapro and Wellbutrin are two meds that worked great for me
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I lost weight (~10 lbs) on Lexapro, but that was probably because I ate more when I was depressed. You'll have to see, hopefully it works out for you!
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I've been on lexapro for over 20 years and didn't gain weight on it. The only meds I gained weight on were anti psychotics
Ugh, the weight gain from Lexapro is what made me stop using it! I started taking it in 5th grade, and went from around 120 Lbs. to around 190~200 Lbs. in a matter of months; it was quite dramatic. I’ve still found it hard to get rid of that weight since then! I remember that it really did help with my issues, but the weight gain was too much for me, especially since I was just a kid.
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@Mafuyu I went from 160 to 220 on zoloft which is why I'm so mad. My doctor said "zoloft doesn't really do that" well it did for me!!!
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I hate to say it but for me at least, Lexapro is the only med that has ever caused me to gain weight. Which for me is a really good thing. Prozac made me lose weight, which I hear is common since it's activating rather than sedating, maybe you could try that?
@Motley I meant to reply not chat whoops! Thanks for your response!
@macaque its no problem, glad I could help!
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