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Weight gain 15mg.

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teena12813
teena12813

Has anyone noticed weight gain on higher does than 10mg? I recently went from 10 to 15mg and cant seem to shake the 4lbs ive put on since!

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  • gina01020
    gina01020 teena12813

    Posted

    Yes.. I stuck with Escitalopram as it's supposed to have the least side effects but I've put on 10kg in about a year. So hard to lose too. i can drop a kilo but then it stops dead and I can't drop anymore

  • Felis
    Felis teena12813

    Posted

    HI teena,

    I am an anxiety recoverer but been on citalopram and escitolapram and both caused me to gain up to 5kgs. I have been meds free for 14 months this time but still have difficulty keeping my weight under control.

    i find cutting carbs right down ,only allow myself one slice of bread ie 20 mgs max ,eating plenty of vegetables and some fruit really helps. I am currently weening off ice cream and bisvuits after the CHRISTMAS binge!

    Dont diet just try to make healthy choices of food, and drink plenty of water. HOPE THIS HELPS?

    • teena12813
      teena12813 Felis

      Posted

      Yeah, im really trying to cut down on carbs not easy though! i have low blood sugar so its a constant battle.

  • Felis
    Felis teena12813

    Posted

    By the way i was on 20mgs of escitalopram.

  • gina01020
    gina01020 teena12813

    Posted

    I am on 15mg too.. now that I think about it.. I didn't put on weight for the first year but I was only on 10mg then...so possibly it's the 15mg that's doing it... I was blaming my other med..but maybe not

    • teena12813
      teena12813 gina01020

      Posted

      I'm feeling really good at 15mg so im going to really try and not gain anymore!

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