jen5276 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have gained some weight since being on Lexapro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Perfection Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Jen, You do not stand alone! I suffered the same from Lexapro. I havn't a clue how to stop the weight gain...... but I did hear this little whisper in the docter's office. Some P-docs prescribe anti-acids (such as Zantac) to counteract weight gain from AD's that effect Histamine (neurotransmitter) - like Mirtazipine (Remeron). I tried it out on Remeron, and it does indeed slam the brakes on the weight gain. Will it work for SSRI's too? Don't have a hunch... but you could may be give it a run for a week or 2. Usual dose is 150 mgs taken 2x daily. TIP: discuss it with your p-doc first. He or she might be able to tell you of the pro's and cons and possible risky side effects. My best, Maria I have gained some weight since being on Lexapro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 As I recall, with most Ads the weight gain crept up and then did level off. There were a few things that I thought I'd just keep getting bigger and bigger on -- most notably Zyprexa. You do have to really pay attention to food, I found that part of why I gained weight was that I was just migrating toward more sweet/sugary foods naturally -- way more calories for the same volume. So the answer is, maybe. Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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