Anyone experience weight loss or gain from takn celexa?
I take 20 mg citalopram(celexa) everyday n i actually at first thought i was gainin weight but i seen my doc after being on it for 2 weeks and i lost a few pounds, so i was just wondern if anyone else experiences weight loss or gain. I know everyone is different. Any replies would be greatly appreciated!
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I have taken Celexa for 2 years lost loads of weight am now under weight and can%26#039;t put it back on so yes! It%26#039;s a common side effect the doc tells me (weight loss or gain) probably more to do with my anxiety tho, I reckon! E-mail me if you wanna chat about that particular drug. I take 40Mg%26#039;s a day!!
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- Thank u for your reply, its nice to hear that, i actually would love to lose a few pounds, im 5%26#039;0 and weigh 130 and would like to get to 115--120.
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I have been on it for a month and haven%26#039;t noticed any weight gain, although I do have the munchies for sweets.
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don%26#039;t worry you won%26#039;t gain weight since this medication side effect is anxiety. try taking it at night if you are feeling anxious during the day, this helps.
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Sweets,
That%26#039;s a good one the answer is yes. I took Celexa a long time and did not loose or gain, but any of these type drugs usually cause you to gain weight. Except, Prozac I lost weight on it. I took it for a long time but now am on Lexapro which is Celexa reinvented. I have gained weight but I%26#039;m also not active and much older than you. As long as you stay active eat right and exercise I think you will do good. If your Doc does not give you good answers get a new one. They know if these drugs cause loss or weight gain. Just reed your enclosed information that comes with or look it up on the net!
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