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About to start lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg. if i notice too much weight gain, will coming off allow me to reverse it? metabolic effects wouldn't be permanent?
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Not metabolic: Most weight gain due to medications is due to effects on appetite. Please repost & include the answer to your question given to you by the doctor who actually prescribed the Lexapro; or if you haven't asked your doctor, why not.
Answered 8/2/2016
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