Hi all! I'm new here and am on my 6th day of Lexapro. I have to say I'm on 10 mg and after some strange feelings in my head and a fast hear rate yesterday, I'm feeling SO much better. I'm just terrified of all I've read about the weight gain issue. I'm an avid cyclist and watch what I eat to stay fit. So, weight gain for me is a HUGE HUGE issue. I already battle a sluggish thyroid so it's already tough. Anyway, I'm trying to let that go for at least a little while and just focus on getting my head screwed on right and not worry so much about the weight gain, but it's killing me. Is there anyone out there that was on Lexapro and did not have this 20-40 lb weight gain I'm hearing about so much???? If it is so bad I'm wondering my my Psychiatrist put me on it as we talked about how I am about my body issues and weight.
Anyway, I'm just wondering if there are any good stories out there about Lexapro. I'm feeling SO much better right now but am now skeptical as to what is going to happen as far as weight and withdrawl when it's time to come off it.
Thanks for any input!