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Take Nexito4 Twice, Gained Weight. Is It Side Effect Of Medicine?
I take nexito4 twice daily in the morning and night for For the last 6 years and have gained considerable weight which I feel is a side effect of this medicine.kindly suggest me a method or a substitute where I can keep a check on my weight gain .i have tried several times to do without this medicine resulting in depression .thanks and regards u.d
Fri, 22 Mar 2013
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Nexito or Escitalopram causes gain in weight but it is not much significant in clinical practice. In a lot of people who are suffering from depression, hyperphagia may be seen and it causes weight gain. As have mentioned you have gained considerably. Best thing you can do is go for brisk walking daily. It will not only decrease weight but will also check the depressive symptoms. If any need in dose of medicines occur then visit your psychiatrist.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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Nexito or Escitalopram causes gain in weight but it is not much significant in clinical practice. In a lot of people who are suffering from depression, hyperphagia may be seen and it causes weight gain. As have mentioned you have gained considerably. Best thing you can do is go for brisk walking daily. It will not only decrease weight but will also check the depressive symptoms. If any need in dose of medicines occur then visit your psychiatrist.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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Hello.........
Thanks for your query. Nexito is escitalopram, a SSRI anti-depressant. It is indeed theoretically associated with weight gain though clinically it is generally insignificant. I would suggest you make appropriate dietary modification after discussion with your dietician as well as daily graded exercises to cut down your weight. Also periodically you need to monitor your weight.
I would not suggest a change in antidepressant for this side effect provided your depression has shown significant response. Hope you found the information useful.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Nexito is escitalopram, a SSRI anti-depressant. It is indeed theoretically associated with weight gain though clinically it is generally insignificant. I would suggest you make appropriate dietary modification after discussion with your dietician as well as daily graded exercises to cut down your weight. Also periodically you need to monitor your weight.
I would not suggest a change in antidepressant for this side effect provided your depression has shown significant response. Hope you found the information useful.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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Hi dear,welcome toHCM
Nexito-Escitalopram , a SSRI usually cause weight loss.you should continue the medicine under supervision .
Nexito-Escitalopram , a SSRI usually cause weight loss.you should continue the medicine under supervision .
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