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My doctor put me on lexipro 20mg qd. i took my 2nd dose 2 hours ago. does lexipro kill your appetite? i noticed i dont have one since i took it?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Lexapro: Few people may experience abdominal pain, decreases appetite or nausea after starting lexapro. If it persists then discuss decreasing the dose or switching to another medication of same class. Take care.

Answered 1/29/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Lexapro: Some people have reported decreased appetite with Lexapro. REF: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/lexapro-weight-gain#lexapro-and-weight

Answered 1/31/2021

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A member asked:

My doctor put me on lexipro 20mg qd. i took my 2nd dose 2 hours ago. does lexipro kill your appetite? i noticed i dont have one since i took it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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