Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Asked 10 months ago

Does.lexapro cause weight gain?

Lexapro was recently prescribed by my therapist for my anxiety and mood issues. While I'm really hoping it helps, I'm also conscious about potential side effects. Is it true that Lexapro causes significant weight gain? I'm already struggling with my body image, so this is a big concern.

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Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, Lexapro can cause some weight gain for many people as your appetite improves. Please don't be discouraged, your mental peace is much more important right now. I hope you feel better soon.

Vikrant Massey Vikrant Massey Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, Lexapro finally gave me some peace of mind, but it also gave me a major sweet tooth! I am already so sleep-deprived that midnight snacking became my favorite hobby, which obviously led to weight gain. It is a very real side effect, so keep those snacks away!

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I put on about 6 kgs when I started Lexapro last year. What worked for me was portion control and replacing heavy evening snacks with cucumber, carrots, or buttermilk. Don't stop the medicine abruptly because of weight worry; just add 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine.

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Aniket Kulkarni Aniket Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, weight gain toh hota hai isse, mere cousin ko bhi hua tha. Actually, it makes you feel relaxed so your metabolism also slows down a bit. But tension mat lo, once your doctor adjusts the dose or you get used to it, it becomes manageable.

Ramlakhan Yadav Ramlakhan Yadav Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hamare parivar mein bhi ek jan ko yeh dawa chal rahi thi, unka thoda wazan badh gaya tha. Par dawayi se unka man shaant rehta hai, wahi badi baat hai. Roz thoda subah ghoomne jaya kariye aur ghar ka sadha khana khaiye, sab theek ho jayega.

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Satish Guha Satish Guha Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

As a diabetic, I have to be extremely cautious about any medication that increases appetite or alters weight, as it directly impacts my blood sugar levels. If you notice weight gain on Lexapro, please monitor your food intake carefully and keep a regular check on your glucose levels. Discuss this immediately with your physician.

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