Secondly, and to answer your question, i did experience weight loss after stopping lexapro i gained about 20 pounds while on it, and have lost 15 in the 2 months since i've stopped taking it however, i did not stop taking it just to lose weight. Losing weight after lexapro is stopped. Lexapro alters chemical signals in the brain that may cause depression or anxiety although lexapro may be effective in treating symptoms, it may cause weight gain because of increased swelling, states mayocliniccom 1 2 lexapro must be stopped safely to avoid complications.
losing weight after lexapro is stopped
Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which treats depression and anxiety as a side effect, lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight less commonly, it. I was on paxil then lexapro for over 2 years and gained about 40 lbs. i started because i was depressed. now i am fat, too. and i have never had a weight problem before. i am finally off and hoping that i can lose some of this weight. if anyone has a success story about losing weight after quitting lexapro, please post it. i could use one.. Some of the common drugs for depression and autoimmune diseases, like zoloft, prednisone, and other antidepressants or corticosteroids, have less-than-desirable side effects. a biggie: weight gain..
