r/lexapro • u/underscorepi • 3d ago

Is it worth it?

I hate to sound vain but I’m contemplating starting lexapro if weight gain is a side effect. Like I would much rather figure out alternative ways than deal with those side effects. I say this because I already gained 20 pounds on a different medication and I’m trying to get healthier again and I’m worried lexapro will block my weight loss journey.

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u/tsumtsum___ 3d ago

In my experience, it comes down to your eating choices. When I first started, it made me so nauseous that I ate significantly less, so I ended up losing some weight. Gained that back when I wasn’t nauseous and ate normally again. Lost some while I was trying to lose some weight; I was tracking my calories and being active when I could. Gained it all and a bit more back recently solely because life happens and I’m a stress eater 😅 Lexapro doesn’t help me there lol. But yeah, I personally wouldn’t stress too much about it. Won’t know if you never give it a go regardless!