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Gained weight on lexapro (escitalopram). will i loose weight when stopping?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Only if calories: Burned exceed calories consumed.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/19/2017

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