{"id":18411,"date":"2021-04-05T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=18411"},"modified":"2021-02-05T14:16:41","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T19:16:41","slug":"lexapro-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lexapro-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexapro and exercise: Can you work out while on antidepressants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db377.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.2% of Americans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> currently taking an antidepressant medication, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lexapro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">escitalopram)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to treat depression, you\u2019ve probably heard how exercise can also improve mood and decrease anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you get started on an exercise plan when it\u2019s hard just to get out of bed some mornings? And is exercise safe when taking a prescription antidepressant? Read on to find out everything you need to know about Lexapro and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating Lexapro\u2019s side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can have side effects. Although,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4047306\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that while 60% of patients experienced at least one side effect while taking an antidepressant, Lexapro proved to be more effective and better tolerated than the other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects of Lexapro can include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMost of the side effects are relatively minor and typically subside after the first week of starting a new medication,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antoniabaummd.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antonia Baum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a sports psychiatrist in private practice in Bethesda, Maryland. \u201cSome of the more common side effects such as nausea or diarrhea can often be alleviated by taking Lexapro with food.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, Dr. Baum says Lexapro can result in dry mouth and increased sweating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s important to stay well hydrated, especially when exercising,\u201d she says. \u201cOverall, the risks of dry mouth and excessive sweating are minimal and shouldn\u2019t preclude exercising or taking Lexapro.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking Lexapro, Dr. Baum says it\u2019s important to not take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), an older form of antidepressants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medications-vitamin-interactions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as St. John\u2019s Wort and SAMe should also not be taken with Lexapro.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight on Lexapro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If part of your motivation for exercising is to lose weight, this antidepressant shouldn\u2019t interfere. \u201cAlthough individual results can vary, Lexapro isn\u2019t known to cause severe weight gain,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatpsych.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rahul Khurana, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in Seattle, Washington. \u201cI do think that on average, Lexapro is gentler and has less overall side effects than other SSRIs and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SNRIs), so it can be a good choice for someone worried about weight gain.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Baum has also seen patients who initially lose weight after starting Lexapro. \u201cWhile weight gain can occur with all SSRIs, it\u2019s not a given,\u201d Dr. Baum says. \u201cEvery patient is different.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She explains that since antidepressants interfere with serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates anxiety while also controlling appetite, many patients experience changes in appetite and weight fluctuations after starting Lexapro. \u201cThese changes can lead to carb cravings in some patients and loss or appetite and weight loss in others,\u201d Dr. Baum says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following a healthy eating plan, maintaining portion control, and increasing physical exercise, many people can successfully manage any weight gain associated with antidepressant use. If weight gain persists, Dr. Baum recommends talking to your healthcare provider about the possibility of switching medications or having your dosage lowered to counteract weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising while taking Lexapro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers encourage patients with depression to exercise, since physical activity has been shown to ease the symptoms of depression.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.harvard.edu\/gazette\/story\/2019\/11\/physical-activity-may-protect-those-at-risk-for-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted in 2019 found that adding 35 minutes a day of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression. If you haven\u2019t exercised in a while or are having problems getting motivated, start with 10-minute increments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOn average, no antidepressant should ever interfere with someone&#8217;s ability to exercise unless they are experiencing more severe than usual side effects like dizziness or fatigue,\u201d Dr. Khurana says.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting any new exercise regimen, Dr. Khurana recommends checking in with your healthcare provider if you have a pre-existing health condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Also keep in mind that exercise and Lexapro are only two components in effectively managing your depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAlmost every patient being treated for any psychiatric illness should have a holistic treatment plan including nutrition, exercise, and psychotherapy (talk therapy),\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re among the 13.2% of Americans currently taking an antidepressant medication, such as Lexapro (escitalopram), to treat depression, you\u2019ve probably heard how exercise can also improve mood and decrease anxiety. But how do you get started on an exercise plan when it\u2019s hard just to get out of bed some mornings? 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