Lexapro Weight Loss or Gain

Observation

Lexapro ( escitalopram) is an antidepressant drug that is often prescribed for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Antidepressants are usually quite helpful. But as a side effect, some of these medicines can affect your weight. Let’s take a look at what is known about lexapro, weight and other factors about this drug.

Laxapro Effect on Weight

Lexapro can cause weight changes. There are some reports that people who first take Lexapro start losing weight, but this research is not well supported by research studies.

Another study found that Lexapro does not reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms associated with binge-eating disorder, but it has reduced weight and body mass index. The reason for this may be that the study participants taking lexapro were less binge eating episodes.

There is a need for more thorough research on the subject of change in Lexapro and weight. But the current evidence seems to be that the drug may be more likely to lose weight compared to weight loss, if you have a weight change.

If any of these effects are a concern for you, talk to your doctor. They have the greatest insight on how this medicine will affect you personally. They can also suggest tips for managing your weight.

What is used for the treatment of lexapro

Lexapro is associated with a class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) called Antidepressants. These medicines work by increasing the level of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is a key enzyme that helps regulate your mood.

Depression

Lexapro treats depression, a medical illness and a mood disorder that continues for more than a few weeks. Most depressed people have a deep sense of sadness. They are not interested in things which once gave them happiness. Affects every aspect of life including depression, relationships, work and hunger. Read More

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