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CleverGirl

Updated 1y ago

Concerns about weight gain from Lexapro and history of anorexia

Hey everyone. A few months ago, my doctor prescribed me Lexapro to help cope with depression, anxiety, and grief from losing my mom. I've been afraid to get started on the meds because I have a history of anorexia and am worried the Lexapro will make me gain weight and trigger the anorexia. Just wanted to reach out to see if anyone had had a similar issue and/or how common weight gain from Lexapro is. Thank you!

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Based on the shared experiences, weight gain from Lexapro seems to be a common side effect. Some users reported gaining significant weight over a period of months to years. However, others did not exp...See More

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MinervaMunster

1y

Yes so I started semaglutide injections

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