LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (2093 Ratings)

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LEXAPRO  (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE):  Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LEXAPROCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
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 1  PMD Hallucinations, perspective kept flipping around, heard noises which I don't think we there. Confusion, kept forgetting where I was and what I was doing. Felt like I was going to die, panic attacks? Heart racing Dry mouth, nausea Woke in middle of night after last dose with vomit in my mouth, full on panic attack, heart racing, fever like symptoms, tingling in limbs, was able to pace it out and use meditation to calm but close to calling ambulance. I had previously taken Lexapro for post natal anxiety with excellent results. When my GP suggested Lexapro to treat PMD I didn't hesitate. It did stop my spiraling thoughts but the side effects were unbearable this time, I couldn't function. F 44 3 days
10mg 1X day
5/22/2021
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 4  Major Depression, Suicidal Ideation Stiff neck / neck pain at a level of 5/10 or so (let's call migraines a 10/10), nerve pain/damage from muscle rigidity, daily headaches at a level of 4/10, exacerbated migraines Experienced worsening suicidal thoughts for the first week of taking it (actually started it 4 times before I was able to get through that phase). Initially also experienced severe insomnia for the first month, but that eventually went away and I slept well for a whole year before having sleep issues again. It helped my depression about 75% of the time (while taking 5 mg) and I never had suicidal thoughts again after getting through the first week. My doctor had me try going up to 10 mg one time because my depression was still not 100% better, but the higher dose gave me debilitating headaches. I stayed at 5 mg for most of two years. Pros: I never gained weight, actually lost 10 lbs over the course of 2 years since I never had much of an appetite on lexapro and it helped with keeping my GI system regular (before it I had bad constipation). Cons: daily headaches at a pain level of 4/10 or so, worsened my preexisting migraines, and the reason I stopped taking it: started having neck stiffness/rigidity that got so bad I actually ended up in the ER. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find another antidepressant yet so back to having severe depression & suicidal thoughts almost every day. So far I've tried Effexor, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, mirtazepine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline but haven't found one which doesn't cause severe insomnia (and I mean not sleeping one minute for days)... so I conte F 30 2 years
2.5 - 5 mg 1X day
5/19/2021
 5  Depression from husband died The only side effects that I have is that I stay tired all the time and sleep most of the day..But it does seem to help me I don't seem to cry as much as I did before I started taking it F 62 90 days
20 1X day
5/18/2021
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 1  Anxiety Racing thoughts, anxiety, sweating, dilated pupils, severe headache, nausea, dissociation, intrusive thoughts I woke up in the middle of the night to my thoughts racing out of control, I was sweating, I had a horrible headache, and I was having violent intrusive thoughts. It took an hour and a half to calm down but I was never able to go back to sleep- I felt wide awake. The headache stayed and I felt extremely nauseous, I couldn't be on my feet for more than a minute or two. My pupils were dilated different sizes and I had a lot of trouble focusing. I only took it the once and I don't think this is something I could suffer through for a week or two to try and help my anxiety, it was awful. I will try something else. F 27 1 days
5mg 1X day
5/18/2021
 2  Anxiety Nausea Had significant nausea for the first week. Once the med started working, I became a zombie. I was certainly calm, but to the point of not caring about anything. I had almost no reaction to anything going on around me. It was like my personality had been removed. I felt as if I was just sitting in my body watching a movie I wasn't involved in. I quit dreaming - I would go to sleep at night and what seemed like five minutes later it was morning. It did work for my anxiety, but the other effects were not worth it for me. M 56 6 months
10mg 1X day
5/12/2021
 1  Anxiety Major TMJ, blunt emotions, fast heart rate, anxiety, out of breathe easily, ocd, swollen tongue and tonsils. Does more harm then good. I developed such terrible TMJ that I couldn't make it through a meal because of my jaw getting so tired. I've never had any issues like this before. I developed ocd, once again never had this either. antidepressants cause more harm then good. It's like pick your poison either live with anxiety or live with anxiety plus ten other terrible side effects. I stopped taking it about a week ago and now have to go through withdrawals as my body tries to find balance. Never putting another chemical in my body again. F 2 months
10mg 1X day
5/9/2021
 1  Major depression, anxiety, BPD It made my body feel extremely off. Like I had no control over it. I felt numb. Too numb. I have twitches. I feel uncomfortable. My body will have slight tightness almost. I'm exhausted but can't fall asleep. I can't stop yawing. I can't stop moving. I hate this. I hate this experience. I rather have manic episodes than this feeling ever again. F 19 1 days
10mg 1X day
5/5/2021
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 1  Had a breakdown Dizziness space out crying sweating no energy F 49 5 weeks
5mg 1X day
4/17/2021
 5   None Worked just fine for me. M 70 9 years
20mg 1X day
4/12/2021
 1  Anxiety Maybe this will help someone feel less alone. I started Lexapro on December 31st, 2020 at 10mg. Moved to 20 about 10 days later. I weighed 135 when I started (34 yo female- active and 55) and now weigh 145 or more depending on the day. Its only been 3 months! My bras dont fit, my shirts are tight, none of my pants fit. even my underwear are tight! I dont think Ive ever been this heavy. Nothing else in my life has changed but the addition of this medicine. I havent felt a huge benefit either. To me, its not worth it. Ive always been lean and had a flat stomach. Now I feel embarrassed and flabby. My stomach always feel bloated and sticks out. Even my booty and upper thighs literally have fat that Ive never had before. I dont recognize myself. Im weaning off. F 34 3 days
20
4/7/2021
 3  GAD and Panic Disorder Prickly fingers Thirst and headache from day 7 Sweaty feet Heat rushes Clenching jaw Triggering anxiety Waves of nausea Just don't feel great. Not sure what to really rate it. I know you can feel worse before feeling better. F 38 9 days
5 need to 1X day
3/19/2021
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 2  Depression n Anxiety For me has not been a good experience, but pls realize this is my reaction. I think it's important to remember that what is negative for some is very positive for others. I have had migraine like headaches, ear pain, jaw n neck pain to point of seeing oral surgeon n family doctor thinking infection, teeth... finally called my psychiatrist n was told , not a common side effect but it is definitely one. I'm now n process of weaning off. I do well on RemRon, w Depakote at bedtime. I wish u all well n it's many times trial n error. But there is another side to depression, u will get there. F 63 3 weeks
10 1X day
3/17/2021
 4  Anxiety At first increased anxiety. Couldn't sleep. No appetite. Dry mouth. Heart palpitations. Panic attacks. Stick with it. It's rough the first week or two but once you adjust you will feel better. The first two week of taking this were horrible, but I'm starting to feel better and hopeful it will continue. Feel free to reach out to me for support. M 37 2 weeks
20 MG 1X day
3/14/2021
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 5  Anxiety/GAD Flu-like symptoms, increase in anxiety, vivid dreams The first few weeks are such a difficult adjustment, but they are so worth it. Lexapro has been so helpful to me and has helped me to feel like "myself" again. Very very effective in treating anxiety long-term. M 26 7 months
5mg 1X day
3/13/2021
 1  Anxiety and depression Stomach upset tingling everywhere. Numb face. Can't sleep. Panic Don't take it! F 61 2 days
5 1X day
3/7/2021
 1  Anxiety Face felt like stinging ear felt like on fire nauseatedd diareaa blood pressure was high went off them i think it was terrible will not go on this again F 69 3 days
10mg 1X day
2/12/2021
 1  anxiety, or otherwise known as GAD I wouldn't dare drive on it, I was that out of it. No desire to do a darn thing and I could not think straight. Severe heart palpitations (scary since I had open heart surgery already), my bladder hurt due to little urination. I felt aweful. It scares me to think people actually take this drug! (but, reviews claim it helps some.) Do NOT consider if you have interstitial cystitis or bladder problems already! F 56 10 days
10 mg 1X day
2/2/2021
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 1  anxiety, or otherwise known as GAD I wouldn't dare drive on it, I was that out of it. No desire to do a darn thing and I could not think straight. Severe heart palpitations (scary since I had open heart surgery already), my bladder hurt due to little urination. I felt aweful. It scares me to think people actually take this drug! (but, reviews claim it helps some.) Do NOT consider if you have interstitial cystitis or bladder problems already! F 56 10 days
10 mg 1X day
2/2/2021
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 1  anxiety, or otherwise known as GAD I wouldn't dare drive on it, I was that out of it. No desire to do a darn thing and I could not think straight. Severe heart palpitations (scary since I had open heart surgery already), my bladder hurt due to little urination. I felt aweful. It scares me to think people actually take this drug! (but, reviews claim it helps some.) Do NOT consider if you have interstitial cystitis or bladder problems already! F 56 10 days
10 mg 1X day
2/2/2021
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 1  To help cope with stress Had severe allergic reactions:. Breathlessness, swelling of face:. Eyes and mouth, joint pain, severe urticaria. Disgusting medication F 56 15 months
10mg 1X day
1/27/2021

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