About a yr. and 4 months ago I had a kind of break-down, I guess. It was the most terrifying thing I have ever been through. Anyone who has experienced serious anxiety knows exactly what I'm talking about. I was put on Lexapro, and Xenax was definately my friend 'til the Lexpro kicked in. I would have died without them. I was started on 5mg and yes, I lost weight. That was only because I was such a mess that I couldn't eat. I lost 15 lbs. like nothing. Then, once I recovered, I started to put weight on. I had another episode (not nearly as severe) over the summer and had to increase my dosage to 10mg. I am up to around 150 lbs. and am only 5'4". A good weight for me is anywhere from 130=135lbs. I have never been this fat before in my life. I just turned 43 last month, and like some of the rest of you, was told by people that my age has something to do with it. I don't really believe that. It doesn't happen that quick. I am going to talk to my Dr. about it next week. I hope there is something safe that I can do. If not, I'd rather be chubby and sane than skinny and out-of-my-mind. Please let me know if anyone has any solutions. Thank You & God Bless.
I am 49 & have also never been fat in my life till I started taking Lexapro,
I am now about 160lb & have always stayed at 115 to 126. I too blame this on Lexapro. I also have excessive thirst & think that might add to eating more and crave sweets like crazy, especially ice cream.
I plan to ask my Doctor to perscribe yet again another anti-depressant. The ones that have made e gain weight is Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac & I think Welbutrim. I have been taking 40 mg. of Lexapro. It has helped me, but the gaining of all this weight is depressing in itself.
Thanks for letting me reply & share. Thank you for your input.
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I am now about 160lb & have always stayed at 115 to 126. I too blame this on Lexapro. I also have excessive thirst & think that might add to eating more and crave sweets like crazy, especially ice cream.
I plan to ask my Doctor to perscribe yet again another anti-depressant. The ones that have made e gain weight is Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac & I think Welbutrim. I have been taking 40 mg. of Lexapro. It has helped me, but the gaining of all this weight is depressing in itself.
Thanks for letting me reply & share. Thank you for your input.
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Eastern Carolina
Well, are you eating as a result of the event that caused you such severe panic and anxiety? Otherwise, you may need talk therapy in addition to just popping a pill. Also when many of us go on antidepressants our bottoms begin to Expand too. Thus, joining a gym is always a good alternative to baking a batch of fudge and eating . Otherwise a simple daily walk or hike round the park will suffice too. But, I bet that it has more to do with the fact that physically the dr has put the "Brakes" on you and therefore you are slower than before, except that your body is quickly expanding . How ironic ha,ha ha?????P.s, are you sexually active, because that may lead to the rapid expansion and weight gain too. If you are then you must check with dr to see if you are supposed to be on all those meds and pregnant too. Otherwise, you could see a clinician about what to do as well. Good luck lady. Hope your anxiety goes away soon.