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Global Patient Feedback for Lexapro (Escitalopram) ( Post a comment )
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I have been on Lexapro for about 1.5 years now, 10 mg. The biggest side effect for me has been weight gain. I mean like 20 pounds! I am now taking Herbalife products and have lost some around the middle area, but not as quickly as I like.
Any suggestions besides exercise and weight loss products?
42 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-09 16:52:35
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
yes i have gained weight also and have dreams every nite...and sweat alot when sleeping
Posted: 2008-05-15 00:22:58
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I am so glad to see someone is taking herbalife with Lexapro. I just recently been placed on lexapro and I was worried that I would not be able to continue with my herbalife products. Did you get an okay by your Doc to take the herbalife? because my Doc said it would not be safe!
Posted: 2009-03-03 07:52:08
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I have been taking it for about 3 years now and have found it very helpful. It makes me feel "normal," not drugged. I didn't about the restless leg side effect. I have that from time to time and wondered why since I exercise regularly.
Posted: 2008-05-06 12:57:54
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You have had achy legs, or just restless legs? I have been having bad leg aches for a year and i thought it may be attributed to this......
31 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-11 14:57:15
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just take as directed, i take mine at 9am, just once a day and it works very well. make sure you read about lexapro, it will really help you to get to know the medication you are taking.
66 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I can't really think of anything
40 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Get ready to feel better
41 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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watch the weight
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I read that Lexapro makes you gain weight. I have been on Lexapro in the past and during that time I lost 10 pounds. Could you also lose weight while on this med?
Posted: 2008-05-07 06:59:53
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i have take lexapro since feruary and have 20 pounds so i am going back to the doc to discuss this problem because sh edid not ,emtion a weiight gain! i am not sure that it is working for me at this point!
donna 60 yr female
Posted: 2008-05-08 08:47:55
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It works for me but I know others who have had side effects and/or no help from this medication.
57 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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After about 2 weeks i began to feel 90 % better. I have been taking it for about a year and would not dream of doing with it.
45 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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life is not easy lexapro help me to accept it
43 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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This has worked much better than Prozac or Paxil. If I miss a dose, I also don't feel withdrawal effects.
36 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Please don't feel afraid to try it. If you need to be helped it can help you.
46 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Doctors have tried all kinds of medicine for me for 7 years and so far this the only one that works for me
38 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I had tried at least 8-10 different medications before I tried Lexapro. I just think everyones body is different and you have to find the right medication for your body. Lexapro is like a miracle for me.
51 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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lexapro works very well for me as long as I take it as prescribed.
57 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I find it helps a good deal with no side effects.
61 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Take it at night is what I was told, it can also help you sleep a little. It works!
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Take your meds as directed by your doctor.
58 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Did not find it successful in treating my anxiety or depression - would not recommend it.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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take it in the morning
62 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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To take it and see what happens! If it is not right for them then they should tell their doctor and keep trying until they find a drug that fights depression/anxiety for them!
25 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It's more beneficial for all around help than just treating depression.
52 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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32 Year old Male. I have been on lexapro 10mg for 5 months now and I have gained about 20 pounds. I have been on weight watchers which has always worked for me in the past for 5 weeks and I have not lost a single pound. My psychologist tells me that it is weight neutral and does not want me to go off it. Everyone I know who has been on it has gained up to 20 lbs. My 94 year old grandpa is taking it and he gained 20 lbs within two months of taking it and he barely eats anything. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I should do?
33 year old Male
Posted: 2008-04-05 16:00:16
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My husband has been on Lexapro for over 4 years now and has not gained any weight since taking this drug. Maybe the weight gain is from a thyroid condition, or other medications.
53 year old Male
Posted: 2008-04-16 07:37:08
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I've been on lexapro for about 4 weeks and I feel better. I've not gianed any weight. It really matters what you put in your mouth and how many times a week you workout. Common sense really does help.
positive 42yr old female
Posted: 2008-07-10 21:03:32
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I've been on lexapro for about a month now. No weight gain and I feel better. It really does matter what you put in your mouth... EVERYDAY. It also helps to workout 4-5 times a week as well. If you don't take care of yourself... no one else will. COMMON SENSE REALLY HELPS.
43 year old Female
Posted: 2008-07-10 21:34:12
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I am 10 and on both LEXAPRO 40
CONCERTA-54
WOULD IT BE OK TO DRINK A CAFFEIN DRINK WHILE TAKING TESE MEDICATIONS?
SUCH AS COFFEE WT CAFEIN/ RED BULL OR POP WT CAFEIN?
WHEN I AM EXAUSTED FROM GOING TOO MUCH ALL DAY, MY HEART BEATS A LITTLE FAST -PULPITATIONS IS THIS NORM-- OR FROM CAFFEIN?
20 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-23 00:27:55
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Ive been reading and know I have to look up serotonin sydnrome
I currently take lexapro and just want to check the information on side effects
39 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-18 00:05:46
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I heard it was not good to take alprazolam for anxiety if u have ADHD and take adderal, is this true?
23 year old Female
Posted: 2008-02-11 05:25:16
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
In general, adderall should not be used together with SSRIs (such as zoloft, prozac, lexapro etc.) since the combination can increase the effects of the adderall, as well as increase the risk of serious side effects such as serotonin syndrome.
Posted: 2008-02-13 15:34:30
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