Thanks to Tennile's response in my last entry concerning weight gain on Lexapro and Jeannete's confirmation, I really researched this morning. I found out that weight gain is not a major side affect of Lexapro, but it does happen for some people. In the beginning, it actually suppresses your appetite but in the months afterwards, it contributes to carb cravings, slows down your metabolism and thus you gain weight. I KNEW it! That is the main reason most people go off of anti-depressants and SSRI's.............weight gain! Now I know why I can't get my heart rate up high enough when I exercise at Curves. It all makes sense to me now.
I have been taking one pill every other day and my doctor wanted to wait a little longer before I try and wean myself off. Well, I am going to start taking one pill every 3 days for awhile and then ask him in Jan. at my next appt. if i can PLEASDE go off of it for good. Of course, by then all my work will be for nothing if I gain any more weight back. Oh, how I wish I weren't so fat and I did not have IBS!