Hi I have been on 10 mg of lexapro for 6 weeks now and have not noticed any weight gain from it. Have you asked your doctor about this weight gain you are having? Sorry I can not be anymore help for you.

Hello.

I had been on lexapro for about 8 months steady. I originally tried to take it slow, 10mg per day with the weekends off. I felt less anxiety and was able to sleep , though my home life had changed some so that may have been the root of those issues. I have had clynical depression snce I was diagnosed at 14 years old, and probably had been affected by childhood depression as well (to give you some background) thogh I had never taken meds. After the first 6-8 mnths of the slow approach I told my Dr. That I really hadn't noticed a dramatic change and that I still felt basically the same, so my dose was upped to 20mg. After about 3 months of this dose, taking it full time every day, I was felt fairly content, however, I in tern have gained 20lbs. I quit taking the meds about 6 months ago mainly due to this reason, I wasnt sure to what end the weight would keep piling on. I excercised, though not regularly (daily) while on this medication and ate good food, maybe too much?? I am currently very unhappy with this weight gain which I cant seem to lose even though I have been active atleats three times a week for the past couple of months.

I would sit down with your Dr. Or even a psychotherapist who prescribes these meds and really talk about how you feel (good or bad) and the weight gain...And in relation to seratonin increasing an apetite or inhibiting proper digestion.

just an fyi, I had no idea this would cause weight gain. I was told weight loss could be a side affect, no one mentioned i'd be fat ...


Hope all goes well.

This is day 7 of taking Lexapro (5mg) and so far I've lost 11lbs. I know people who gained and lost weight on it. It depends on the person. I just know that I'm not complaining!