Your experience on Cipralex?

Yanicka1
Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Did you lose or gained weight?

I started today and I just want to see how others react to this medication

Thank you

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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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  • tashisme
    tashisme Posts: 1
    I was on Cipralex ( 10 mg sid) for 4 months and gained ~10 lbs. For me, I felt that coming off of it before I gained even more was more important than staying on it. I wanted to lose a bit of weight before I went on it so to gain was counterproductive. I have now been completely off for just over a week and no sign of any weight loss despite the treadmill, Jillian Micheal's videos and meal plans.
    I am on synthroid for thyroid disease also so not sure if that could be a contributing factor as I have heard this drug messes up your metabolism. Very frustrated as i was not warned of the weight gain, I guess it is a lesson learned. Research everything you put into your body.

    It really depends on why you are going on ad. For me, I have learned coping skills to deal with anxiety but for some it could be a lot more extreme.

    Other than the weight gain I found I yawned a lot more, had crazy dreams and didn't "feel" things, almost like a oh well attitude with everything. Not good when you need compassion in your job. I never lost my appetite or wanted to eat more.

    Hope this has helped!

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