well I am going to tell you that I gain alot of weight from different depression med. looking back I wonder if meds worked on my mood or if I needed support to not gain weight. I know that I have done alot of sitting around and not getting out of the easy chair. glad that your mood is better. Hope this helps

I gained about 20 lb. since starting on antidepressants two years ago. Although recently I came across this book at the library called the Serotonin Power Diet. I've been on it for six weeks and have already lost 7 lb.! You should check it out.

When I went to my psychiatrist for the first time, I was absolutely emphatic that she did not put me on any drugs that cause weight gain, or else I would probably have to be hospitalized (yes, I have body image issues, weight issues, eating disorder issues, etc.) She put me on Pristiq, which actually tends to kill your appetite and give you energy (at least for me it did). I've heard it's hell getting off it though - so you might want to ask about that too. There's a few threads around here that talk about the terrible withdrawals of Pristiq.

I have this problems too. In the past two months I have two failed attempts at stopping meds due to weight gain. The first time I lost 20 lbs, yes 20 in 4 days. I was elated about the weight loss but had to get back on the meds. Of course, when I had to start taking meds again it all came back. I tried again, Ken insisted that I get back on my meds and to stop playing with them. My mind was gone not taking them.

I think I will ask about the Pristiq instead of what I am on. Maybe that will help. Of course, getting off my butt and exercising couldn't hurt either. I am watching the food I eat and not eating as much, so we will see when I get the energy to exercise if that helps. I know it will but I am too lazy to do it.

Been on Lexapro for almost three years. I have gained 30 lbs. The docs tell me that it isn't the medication but, um, well, nothing else in my life has changed.

I gained weight on Mirtazapine and Zoloft, Wellbutrin curbed my appetite.

I'm a bit concerned about this. I've been recently getting more exercise, eating better, and started to fit into slimmer clothes. I've dropped 5 pounds of fat, and have about 15 more to go before I am at an ideal weight. I actually fit into my old clothes again. But now I have a prescription for Lexapro and I'm concerned that it might derail this. With continued exercise, I hope I can keep losing weight. For those of you who gained, can you tell me what your exercise habits are? Would the gain be preventable if you kept active?

If you find an answer let me know. I have the same problem and put a LOT of weight on which didn't help my depression

The first time on lexapro I gained 12 lbs. The second time I lost a few lbs. I gained a couple of lbs. on welbutrin but it is too soon to tell if that is really just from my chocolate cravings as I haven't been on it very long! Good luck with whatever you end up taking.