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A member asked:
Weird. also, my typical pre-lexapro weight was about 140. while ielse ever had these side effects?
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro (escitalopram) antideoressant is wt. Neutral, but I have seen isolated cases of slight wt. Gain & many others with reports of wt. Loss.
Answered 6/27/2014
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