Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does escitaloprám cause weight loss?

My friend told me that her cousin actually lost weight after starting Escitalopram. I'm also on this medication, and I'm wondering if it could have a similar effect on me. Does Escitalopram cause weight loss for some people?

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Actually, I lost about 3 kgs in the first two weeks of starting this tab. I just didn't feel like eating anything, food tasted like cardboard. But honestly, after a month, my appetite came back to normal and I gained it all back. It's just a temporary phase in the beginning.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

In our times, we believed that any strong medicine can heat up the stomach and reduce hunger. If you are losing weight, try having a glass of fresh buttermilk with cumin powder in the afternoon. It cools the digestive system. But make sure you tell your doctor if your appetite does not return in a few weeks.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had mild nausea during the first week on this, which led to minor weight loss because I skipped meals. Since I have a busy office schedule, I started carrying small boxes of dry fruits to keep my energy up. If the weight loss is drastic, don't wait around, just drop an email or text to your doctor.

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Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Don't get worried if you are seeing some weight loss right now. Your body is just adjusting to the new chemical balance, and mild nausea is very common in the starting days. Make sure you don't skip meals completely; even small portions of khichdi or fruit will keep your strength up. Take care of yourself.

Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Look, simple thing is, when you are severely depressed, you either overeat or stop eating. If this medicine is working, your mind gets stable and your eating habits also normalize. So if you were overeating earlier due to stress, you might lose some weight now. Nothing to worry about, just eat healthy.

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Ji, starting me thoda bhookh kam lagta hai is dawa se, hamare sath bhi aisa hi hua tha. Par aap ghabrana nahi, thoda thoda karke dahi ya chawal khate rahiye taaki kamzori na aaye. 10-15 din me sab thik ho jata hai aur sharir pahle jaisa ho jayega.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I literally just went through this! I started my dose last month and suddenly dropped 2 kgs because I felt zero hunger. My psychiatrist told me it is normal and suggested taking the pill after a heavy breakfast. That really helped reduce the stomach irritation and my weight is stable now.

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