Question:
is any one familiar with loxapro?

what was your exoirence with it, did it couse weight gain, and were there any other side effects?    — sandra M. (posted on April 15, 2003)

April 15, 2003
Hello Sandra, Lexapro is a drug for depression. I am a nurse in NY and have seen many experiences with patients taking this drug. It is a fairly new drug and replaces Celexa for the company that puts it out. It went through many clinical trials and findings suggest little or no weight gain, little or no loss of libido and offers lots of help with anxiety and depression. It is much better than some of the more advertised antideppresants in my opinion. This is just from seeing my patients reach their goal of happiness and less edgy type of personality. I hope this helps out!! :-)
   — Keishia R.

April 15, 2003
Hi, I've been taking lexapro for about 8 mths now for depression and anxiety. It works wonders for me, and It hasn't affected my weight loss so far. I am now 10 weeks post-op and down 55lbs.
   — Melodee S.

April 15, 2003
I guess I am the exception to the rule. I had a very hard time with Lexapro. Surprised me greatly because it is supposed to be the new wonder drug with fewer side effects. I had significant weight gain and terrible gastro problems - it is not unusual for me to have adverse reactions to medications. I would suggest keeping an eye out for any probs. Good luck......
   — Judy K.

April 15, 2003
I was nauseous on this and very sleepy. My dr. prescribed Wellbutrin which I took when I quit smoking (it's equivalent to Zyban) with no side effects.
   — susanje

April 15, 2003
This the original poster, thank you so much everyone for sharing your expirences, i was on zoloft fo 4 months and gaind about 20 pounds, and i 2 years out so that was scary, my doctor switched to lexapro becouse he thinks it will work better with no weight gain, so i just wanted to see what everyone elses expirences were. thank you :)
   — sandra M.

April 15, 2003
I was on zoloft for 8 years. Just recently switched to Lexapro. I had no weight gain problems with zoloft (I don't think it was related...LOL) Lexapro seems to be doing the trick, even better, without apparent side affects.
   — Cindy Y.