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Most people see little change. Some gain a few pounds over time.
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Nausea can dull appetite at first, then it usually settles.
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When mood lifts, appetite often returns. That's a good sign, not a failure.
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Protein and fiber at meals, daily walks, weekly weigh-ins.
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Talk to your prescriber before changing any antidepressant dose.
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Call or text 988 any time for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Lexapro (escitalopram) rarely causes weight loss. Most see little change and some gain a few pounds. What helps, and when to talk to your prescriber.
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