All about Lexapro

so sorry I have not been onlately.my name is alison and i have
actualy been a part of this group for over a year on ad off . i take
lex..for gad and panic disorder and mild agoraphobia. I have been on
it a year but just under a therpapudic dose. last two weeks i wet up
to a thrpaudic dosage of 10 mg
SO whover mentined a friend with increased anxiety from lex. ME TOO.
it is terribel i am only sleepign 2 hours a night. i amvery edgy..and
i have more GAD it seems on this drug.
as far as weight gain. I do walk 2 miles every other day and my
wieght has remained the same throughout a year though i dunno now
that I am on a bit of a higher dosage. i think all meds effect people
different. I also think the lex causes some fatigue so that coudl
accont for the wieght thing. I also crave sweets and I NEVER eat
sweets.
anyhow, does anyone know why there is a common issue of weight gain
with SSRI drugs. maybe its not that
it changes metabolism but instead maybe depression is lifted or
anxiety decreased
so people go back to eating
they have not been ..or maybe it
creates more fatigue so less activity is engaged in and for soem it
may effect metabolism. sure. I am personally terrified of gaining
weight. i can nto afford to gain even a lb as I am short and a little
goes a long way.
how long did it take for any of you to notice
a weight gain issue ( for those that have)
also on the alchohol issue YESits a no no i tried it and threw up at
a wedding. i did not realize the effect lex would have on my ability
to be a glutton with champagne it was soo embrrassing. I seem to be
able t drink one or 2 beers though. you adjust over time and just
have to reallybe aware the lex increases effects of alcohol. be sire
to eat when drinking if you are going to try it
hugs and cheers to everyone .
alison
ps so sorry for lots of typos/errors. i think lex or my anxiety or
soemthign else is messing with my typing for the last year . did nto
used to make all manner of errors liek this. hope you can bear with me

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