lexapro side effects
Hello all,
This is Martha (the h is silent), I’ve been on lexapro for a year now. I have
gained 40 pounds in this year. I think it might be the meds but it could also
be a combination that I started a new job at the same time which I travel alot.
Has anyone else experienced this. I asked the nurse practioner that subscribed
me lexapro and she said statsitically this doesn’t happen. Right now I am
looking for a new MD and I am starting with another therapist. So, hopefully
soon I can resolve this problem.
thanks,
mce
“Macho for Mejicanos has to do with strength and pride and ability to carry out
responsibility. It doesn’t have to do with what the English language has done
to a people…My culture has suffered from too much translation.” from “Loving
Pedro Infante”
August 12th, 2005 at 9:00 pm
I’ve been taking Lexapro since about the end of March. It has
helped me allot, and I haven’t gained any weight taking it, although
I have too have right now. A lot of factors contributed to that,
Menopause, not exercising, Celexa (which I don’t take anymore).
Of course everyone is different and will react differently but it’s
been a great drug for me so far. My thinking is rational and clear
and my phobias have decreased tremendously. Haven’t been on a plane
yet!
Heather
August 13th, 2005 at 3:30 am
Heather I’m glad to hear Lex has worked so well for you. So did you
say you gained weight on Celexa but not Lexapro? I also hate flying
and I need to get on a drug that is going to help me face a flight to
Hawaii next year. I am determined to go and not disappoint my
family. Charisse
December 17th, 2006 at 8:57 am
Has anyone besides me experince alot of weigh loss on this medication?
December 25th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
Today Is June 9th, 2006…and I started taking Lexapro 10mg February
9th, 2006….I was sorted (out of it~spacey)for 1 week…I felt like
every morning after that 1st week was like Christmas for maybe 2&1/2
months…was GREAT….now I don’t give 2 shits about anything..I don’t
even feel like getting up in the morning…I am tiered & I swell…My
Feet, My Ankles, & hands & Fingers…But also…I just have a “I Don’t
Give 2 craps shits” attitude about anything anymore & I am concerned
about this could care less attitude I have developed…because I Do
Care…normally….I feel mean & more angry & easily enraged…I feel
like telling everyone to just F— Off! I sometimes get so angry I
want to beat the crap out of my husband or divorce him…or something
worse…is this a side effect? Thank You Whom ever may reply…Vickie