I had been on lexapro/escitalopram for years but asked for something different to help with weight. Switched to Trintellix several months ago, but it’s not working very well and my weight is the same. Doc gave me option to try adding buspirone or go back to escitalopram. I chose buspirone. Anyone else tried it?

  • JakeSparkleChickenEnglish
    3•5 months ago

    I’ve been on it for about two years. It has helped me control my anxiety fairly well, but I can’t really speak to weight effects. I have gained weight over the last couple of years, but I also started working from home and have had several major stressors during that span of time. Plus, I’m staring down the age of 50 so my metabolism is also slowing. I didn’t notice any side effects from it at all, though, and it has been very well tolerated by my system.

    I hope that helped, and good luck spinning the Wheel of Drugs!