Rina Das Rina Das Asked 4 months ago

How to stop lexapro weight gain?

My doctor prescribed me Lexapro for my anxiety, and it's helping, but I've noticed I'm gaining weight. I'm really concerned about this side effect. What can I do to prevent or manage weight gain while on this medication?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, please don't change your doses on your own to stop the weight gain. I go to Kokilaben Hospital and my doctor there made it very clear that you have to discuss these side effects openly so they can adjust the salt or suggest something else. Don't take stress, just talk to your doctor clearly about this.

Manju Yadav Manju Yadav Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Beta, mere sath bhi yeh hua tha jab maine shuru kiya tha. Aap bilkul chinta mat karo, thoda sham ko thandi hawa mein tahlne jaya karo aur ghar ka halka khana khao. Sab theek ho jayega, par daktar babu se ek baar pooch zaroor lena.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually, Lexapro can change your metabolism slightly and increase sweet cravings. Try to track your daily food intake and drink lots of water. But remember, never stop this medication suddenly because of weight gain, otherwise withdrawal anxiety can kick in bad.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how frustrating this is, as I used to panic every time the scale went up while on this med. It feels like you are fixing one issue but creating another. But please hang in there and consult your psychiatrist; sometimes they add a low dose of another medicine to balance the weight side effect.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey, relax first, okay? Your mental health is the absolute priority right now, so don't hate your body for putting on a few kilos. We can always manage the weight with a clean diet and light walks once your mind feels fully stable. Just take it one day at a time.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Omg same here, I gained like 5 kgs in the first three months! I started focusing on high-protein snacks instead of random munching when the cravings hit. It really helped stabilize my weight, so maybe try shifting to healthier snack options.

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