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any body taking lexapro?

jessica fayjessica fay member
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did you gain weight?

i know this is one of the side affects and was wondering what the chances are and how often that happens. what other side affects did you have with it?

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Re: any body taking lexapro?

  • afinkbinafinkbin member
    I'm not taking it but I am a pharmacist. It is a common side effect - some people gain, some lose. It really varies per individual. Other common side effects include headache and stomach upset (diarrhea, abdominal cramping), and increased fatigue. These last three usually only occur for the first few days. Don't let these discourage you - you need to weigh the pros and cons! Most people only have a few side effects for a few days and then they feel so much better in other aspects of their lives! GL!
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  • danlexi04danlexi04
    I just started taking it 4 days ago. So far I've had a pretty bad headache and just feel a little "off". My dr said that should pass and to hang in there. He also swears this is one of the drugs that you don't gain wieght on but I know alot of women swear they do. I haven't had much of an appitite (sp?) since starting it, not sure how long that will last.
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  • kellyperk85kellyperk85 member
    I took it pre-pregnancy and I gained 10 pounds.
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  • FirefightersBrideFirefightersBride
    I took lexapro for almost a year and loved it. i did gain weight for one reason...I was happy enough to eat again! I was so anxious before i started on it that I wasn't eating and dropped a bit of weight...so once i got in better spirits i got back on the food wagon :)
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  • jessica fayjessica fay member
    thanks guys. starting it tomorrow and just curiousSmile
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  • afinkbinafinkbin member
    Also - some people experience less side effects if they take half a tablet once daily for about a week then increase to a full tablet.
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  • danlexi04danlexi04
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    Also - some people experience less side effects if they take half a tablet once daily for about a week then increase to a full tablet.
    This is what my dr said to do.
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  • bwralcbwralc member
    I took it a couple of years ago for anxiety and depression. I felt "off" for a week or two before u finally started to feel better. Make sure to keep taking it, you feel that way because your body is adapting to the medication. I didn't gain or lose weight but I definitely felt a lot better once I was on it :)
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