lfreem02 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I started taking Lexapro about a year ago, and have gained 30+lbs. The only time I have weighed this much was when I was due to have my daughter. I eat a plant based/whole food diet, and exercise regularly. So, if anything, I should be losing weight. My doctor has agreed to change me to Zoloft, which I am doing tonight. Has anyone else made this change? Any side effects without tapering off one SSRI before starting another one? I am guessing since they are in the same family of drugs the change should result in minimal side effects. Also, has anyone noticed a decrease in weight when making a change from Lexapro to another SSRI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckitz Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 I had the same weight gain problem with Lyrica and stopped taking it. I taper off very slowly, and add very slowly. Hopefully that will make the transition smooth. Everybody deals with changes differently. I have found Zoloft to have the least side effects. As far as weight goes....that is tough...I also eat very healthy, exercise,and avoid bread and sugar. I have gone down in weight since stopping Lyrica, but not that much.....it is very frustrating. So many of these meds cause weight gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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