A member asked:

Besides lexapro and effexor, what are the antianxiety meds the least likely to cause weight gain? lexa worked for a while and effexor isn't helping.

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Depends : Studies show SSRIs and SNRIs are more effective than buspirone and benzodiazepines in treating GAD, although the latter may cause less weight gain. I would recommend trying Lexapro again at a higher dose but if your anxiety symptoms are out of control speak with a psychiatrist to rule out bipolar disease and consider adding a small dose of ability and use strict low fat diet and exercise.

Answered 2/22/2017

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