Hey everyone,
I just posted in the atkins forum about this, but I think I should post here as well. Does anyone have any experience with Lexapro? Has it helped you or affected your weight loss/ lifestyle in any way?

Any info/personal experiences would greatly help. Thank you...
Jenna

keep in mind that everyone is different. what is one person's wonderdrug is another's poison...that said...
I did not react well to lexapro. I became an extremely tired vegetable. I couldn't get out of bed (I did want to) and lifting my arms became a challenge. It did not help me at all. I did gain a lot of weight but I wouldn't blame it on the drug. I would more blame it on the lack of exercise and laying in bed all of the time because I was too exhausted to move. And no it did not help my severe depression one iota (I don't know what you are planning on taking it for) I am on Wellbutrin now and while I do not feel "happier" I do not feel worse so I am hoping this one will work. Just try and find what works for you.

I have been taking it for about 6 months now. I take it at night, because it does seem to make me sleepy. However, I think that it has help me cope with every day stress levels (if you will), I also take wellbutrin in the AM. I have gained weight;however, I can't blame the drugs or at least not totally. I think some of the wgt. comes from just not being the person I just to be and not doing the activities that I used to enjoy. Also my eating habits aren't what they should. Actually that is why I'm here, I just started the low carb and a friend told me about this site. She said it would help me get started. Good luck with the drug if you decide to take it!! I hope it helps, but if it doesn't there are others that might fit you better. good luck

bump... thank you thunder & ex-vegan,

But anyone else? I did a search and learned a lot from some older threads, but I was hoping some of you could give an update...
Have a great day!
Jenna

I have a friend who has tried a few meds and she is now on Lexapro. She says she feels great and has experienced no side effects. She is like superwoman too - a young family, full time uni study, etc, etc

It Helped me, helped alot and I am not seeing any problems with weight loss at this point, although I am still on 2 week induction. Always give something time to get into your system before you give up on it and like thunder I take mine at night just in case it makes me sleepy. I also found this one didn't numb my nether regions so I can still have a good time, if you know what I mean! lol So far of all the ones I have tried this is it for me....the best...I hope it works for you

Antidepressants are different for everyone. I can't take Prozac or Lexapro, but I do well on Zoloft and Effexor. You just have to try it out and if it doesn't work don't hesitate to let your doctor know.

i was taking amytriptline(sp) and tried and tried to lose weight but couldn't. i actually gained 15lbs. i switched to zoloft and now i am seeing results with my weight. the only thing is now i feel tired but i have losed weight. thinner and tired. :0)
better than fat and depressed.

Thanks for all the information. I'm the type of person that learns a lot from other people's experiences, so I appreciate all your thoughts and tips.
Jenna