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Can you tell me about gaining and losing weight on lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is usually weight: Neutral. However some people may experience a mild ^ or v in weight.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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