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Posted by Lil_Barbie on August 11, 2003, at 17:39:54
I have lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks taking lexapro.....i have no desire to eat since taking this medication. but it has helped my depression a great deal.
Posted by Bellamarie79 on August 11, 2003, at 19:14:15
In reply to weight loss from lexapro, posted by Lil_Barbie on August 11, 2003, at 17:39:54
Is it an anti-depressant? If so could it be taken for depression and binge eating?
Posted by jlo820 on August 11, 2003, at 19:31:56
In reply to What is lexapro?, posted by Bellamarie79 on August 11, 2003, at 19:14:15
Yes, it is the newest anti-depressant on the U.S. market. It is an SSRI.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 12, 2003, at 2:07:12
In reply to What is lexapro?, posted by Bellamarie79 on August 11, 2003, at 19:14:15
I think you may have better luck with Topamax for binge eating....................
I lost 25 LBS on it the first 2 months. I started Lexapro about 10 days ago, so far so good.....well......... some side effects.
> Is it an anti-depressant? If so could it be taken for depression and binge eating?
Posted by Bill L on August 12, 2003, at 9:23:06
In reply to weight loss from lexapro, posted by Lil_Barbie on August 11, 2003, at 17:39:54
I think you will be fine. Your appetite will probably come back soon. Lexapro usually does not cause long term weight loss or gain.
Posted by kinsey on August 13, 2003, at 12:50:38
In reply to Re: weight loss from lexapro, posted by Bill L on August 12, 2003, at 9:23:06
I started 10 mg of lexapro the end of May. I also lost my appetite when i started it and lost 12lbs. i had absolutely no desire to eat - it was really strange and alittle unsettling. i just want to tell you that your appetite slowly will return to normal. i mentioned this to my GP when i went for my visit and she said that this was a normal occurence . i don't think this happens to everyone (from what i read in these posts) but you are not alone. I'm happy with lexapro which i'm taking for anxiety and depression so try and hang in there - good luck - kinsey.
Posted by Mariposa on August 16, 2003, at 11:37:20
In reply to weight loss from lexapro, posted by Lil_Barbie on August 11, 2003, at 17:39:54
> I have lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks taking lexapro.....i have no desire to eat since taking this medication. but it has helped my depression a great deal.
I lost 10 pounds on Lex, also experienced the lack of appetite. Have been on Lex for going on 6 mos. and have not gained 10lbs. back (was glad to see them go!) Appetite is pretty much back to normal.
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