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Using Lexamil Escitalopram As Antidepressant Medication For Post Partum Depression. Sufficient?

Hi doctor I am using lexamil escitalopram 10mg tabs daily, as an antidepressant medication, after I have been diagnosed with post partum depression, and is also undergoing therapy. Do u think that this is good enough? The other problem also though is that I have gained over 20kg while on this medication, and is a bit concerned about my weight. Do you have any advise for me on how to loose weight; while still on these antidepressants?
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hello,

Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.

I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.

Escitalopram is a good drug and is mostly free of adverse effects. Weight gain is a problem with some. The best way to take care of this problem is aerobic exercises with food restriction. If problem persists then other option is to start on glycomet.

Hope I am able to answer your concerns.

If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:

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Wish you good health,

Kind regards

Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Using Lexamil Escitalopram As Antidepressant Medication For Post Partum Depression. Sufficient?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Escitalopram is a good drug and is mostly free of adverse effects. Weight gain is a problem with some. The best way to take care of this problem is aerobic exercises with food restriction. If problem persists then other option is to start on glycomet. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.