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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 1  depression insomnia, diarrhea, weightloss, nightsweats, bizarre thoughts Had such bad diarrhea for the first week on it that I lost 10 lbs. I couldnt sleep. Started having strange thoughts of jumping out of cars etc.. Doctor just took me off of it and now I have to start mirtazpine. Never had suicidal thoughts before this medicine. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone. F 34 2 months
4/26/2007
 1  Anxiety, Depression, OCD Headaches, Nausea, Fatigue, Interrupted Sleep, Vivid Dreams, Weight Gain The side effects were most severe going on and coming off the drug, with all but the headaches and nausea staying with me throughout the entire experience. There was no improvement in the level of my anxiety, depression, or OCD. M 22 8 months
4/24/2007
 1  hormonal problems G.I. inflammation, bloat (15 lbs), pain and vomiting need to treat the problem,not medicate and give lexapro out like candy F 53 12 days
4/24/2007
 1  Anxiety/Depression Sweating, dizziness Within 2 hours of taking my first dose, I got extremely hot and dizzy. I passed out in a bathroom, hit the toilet, got a gash requiring five stitches across my nose, a cut near my eyelid, and lost a tooth. My blood pressure plummeted to 60/40, and I was transported to the emergency room. I've recovered, but will never take another dose. F 52 1 days
4/10/2007
 1  chronic depression none at first, then increased to 15mg. Within 2 days I became agitated, had unpleasant dreams, and experienced auditory halucinations. It was like hell, a ride down the River Styxx. Thank God these side effects went away after cutting dosage down to 5 mg. Not enough known about these drugs, too scary! Who knows what long term effects these drugs wil have on your brain? After my experience I will not use them again. I'm seeing a cognitive behavioral therapist. F 51 10 weeks
4/9/2007
 1  bi-polar death My beautiful 23 year old daughter was on Lexapro for about 2 months. She was having bad cramps, so her MD prescribed Vicodin. She took one Vic, and (unwisely) had 2 beers with friends. She suddenly developed encephalopthy and dropped dead. It all happened within 10 minutes. Please warn others about taking combinations of meds, even if MD prescribed. F 23 2 months
4/9/2007
 1  Depression, anxiety, panic attacks Vomiting, extreme nausea, couldn't even hold down the medicine, terrible nightmares, increased depression, anxiety, panic attacks. I Would not recommend!! I was on this medicine for about 2 months, with increased dosage in between, and this medicine made me worse than I was before starting it. JUST AWFUL!! M 26 2 months
3/29/2007
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 1  Depression, anxiety, panic attacks Vomiting, extreme nausea, couldn't even hold down the medicine, terrible nightmares, increased depression, anxiety, panic attacks. I Would not recommend!! I was on this medicine for about 2 months, with increased dosage in between, and this medicine made me worse than I was before starting it. JUST AWFUL!! F 26 2 months
3/29/2007
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 1  anxiety/depression Jaw jacking/clenching teeth, headaches, vomitting, waking up in the middle of the night for hours, increase in anxiety, blurred vision I started feeling the side effects the fist day i took 10mg. Crazy dreams and visions, slight insomnia, my teeth are killing me from grinding them and I guess that caused my headaches. Can hardly even read and feel like I'm in a fog or that I'm stoned. Clumsy and at first gave me tons of energy but I think that was the increased anxiety. About four hours after my dose it's like I went downhill, my head got very heavy, and that was the foggy state. I haven't noticed any positive changes and the side effects are horrible. The increase in anxiety has made me stop taking this pill. Xanax or something would do me much better with the Effexor that I am already taking. F 20 2 days
3/22/2007
 1  Depression / Anxiety Every side effect, Extremely Tired/Fatigue/ Lathargic, Decresed Sex Drive to below Zero, Insomnia, Teeth Grinding, Increased Anxiety, Weight Gain, Confusion, VIVID NIGHTMARES!! Short term Memory Loss! Clouded Thoughts, and did I mention the NIGHTMARES so bad would scare the living shit out of Stephen King!!! My Doctor (who took a whole 15 minutes) to Diagnose my Depression Switched my meds from EFFEXOR to Lexapro 20mg from the get go... I faded off from effexor and started on Lexapro Last April 2006. My Life has never been worse, I stopped taking Lexapro on March 15th and Flushed 3 months worth down the toilet. It has only been a week and for the last two days I feel better, sleep better, better mood, feel like I can think clearly, the only side effect now that is fading is the nightmares. I DO NOT recommend you quit cold turkey, contact your doctor, but if one thing is constant about these posts is that WE ALL RESPOND DIFFRENTLY, Im glad it works for some, I wish it would have worked for me, I met a person in my life an we have been dating for a year and a half that has helped me focus on my life better. Good Luck M 35 1 years
3/22/2007
 1  Depression Insomnia, NO sex drive, severe fatigue, don't care about anything I have taken Lexapro for a little over a month and can't wait to get off of it! I am so tired and have no desire to have sex with my husband. My doctor is weaning me off of it so that I can switch back to Welbutrin (no side effects). Never again will I take this drug. F 34 36 days
3/21/2007
 1  Depression None whatsoever. Drugs don't tend to affect me, and this was one of them. I'm still annoyed at my doctor for not switching me earlier - I just didn't know any better at the time. No effects at all. M 30 1 years
3/19/2007
 1  READ THIS more anxiety depression can't control emotions.. restlessness zobie state can't snap out of my foggy state of mind.. really tired but can't sleep diahrea nausea Nervous felt like i was going more crazy...Stuffy nose... ok.. this is a long story and i feel i need people to know it.. if you are goin to be takein any kind of anti depressant or anythin like that DO NOT go to a MD i highly recommend you go to a Physiciatrist.. i was on Biaxin and the side affects of biaxin are alot like what we would call Anxiety and or Depression.. so i went to my doctor about this and she prescribed me with Cipralex and Clonazepam to calm me down... and after 2 weeks i felt horrible so i went to a Physc. and she said that i am not suppose to be on anything.. i am not a depressed person and i do have anxiety but i would benefit more from takein group therapy then i would takein any kind of med for it... so if you are thinkin about takein this medication talk to a Physc first!!!! F 20 2.5 weeks
3/18/2007
 1  depression, anxiety extreme visual disturbance. I would wake up at night and it was like looking through a wierd, extremely bright, sparkly, spinning kalidescope. so disorienting I could not stand up. F 37 3 days
3/13/2007
 1  Depression/PTSD Little at first, usual no libido. Good for my IBS--actually got rid of all constipation!..but then made me MORE DEPRESSION, SERIOUSLY APATHETIC. Since it made me much more depressed, so apathetic, I didn't care about anything even work. MISSED A WEEK plus of work and got fired! Maybe I should sue manufacturers for back-pay? F 39 3 months
3/10/2007
 1  Depression Lexapro is a horrible drug. It works fine while you are on it, but as soon as you are ready to come off, the withdrawl effects are hell! Nausea, diarhea, headaches, fatigue, chills, sweats, blurred vision. It is like a constant flu. Also I experience these weird electric shock feelings in my eyes/head. I would not recomend this to anyone, go for an Antidepressent that is easy to get off of. email me if you have questions or need support getting off of lexapro. F 18 1.5 years
3/4/2007
 1  Depression after father's death Drug worked well initially in helping me deal with my grief-became a habit which my doctor encouraged. Two years ago developed sleep apnea and gradually worsening cough syncopy. My life ground to a halt. My doctor kept prescribing more and different meds. Over 3 years gained 40 pounds, no sexual interest and no life-could not get off of couch. Took myself off a month ago and virtually all my side-effects have disappeared. This is potentially an extremely dangerous drug. It almost cost me my life when I passed out while driving (no, I do not drink or drug). Make sure your doctor is well-versed in its use and (unlike mine) keeps on top of any side-effects M 53 3 years
2/21/2007
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 1  major depression, anxiety disorder Increased anxiety, SERIOUS constipation (for which even laxatives and epsom salts barely helped) and stomach cramping, my stomach hurt all the time, disturbed sleep and trouble falling asleep, fatigue, headaches. Had worsened depression and suicidal thoughts after going off this med- don't know if it's due to the Lexapro or my cycle of depression, just seems worth noting. I couldn't get past the side effects- have no idea if it would've worked for me. F 33 2 weeks
2/19/2007
 1  Eating disorder, depression Fatigue, dizziness, apathy, muscle jerks, jaw clenching, interfered with Thyroid replacement medicine, insomnia. I'm surprised that there were any positive ratings. I took this for two months, hoping that the side effects would ease. Most had except for the apathy and fatigue - just wouldn't go away. Doctors did not tell me that I needed to increase my Thyroid medicine as recommended by the manufacturer of the thyroid medicine. I became more tired, cold and weak after about 6 weeks so I had to discontinue. The withdrawal process has been very difficult. It apparently doesn't take a long time for this medicine to build up toxic levels in your blood and liver as well as affecting your brain. Even though I tapered down in 1/4 pill increments, the worst withdrawal symptoms happened to me after I completely stopped. Dizziness, headaches, neck pain as well as muscle stiffness throughout the body are main complaints. Why is this product legal? M 55 84 days
2/19/2007
 1  head pains Took it for a few months completely destroyed my libido and ability to function sexually but I took it with risperdal so it could have been a combination. I know people that completely lost it from this one drug though. Changes gene expression in the brain in some people watch out on all SSRIS they are poisons believe it or not. Just wish someone would have warned me before I took it. If you took it before and didn't get your sex drive back like me join this forum health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ssrisex/ The makers of this drug should be sued especially Eli Lilly for coming out with these so called "safe" drugs. Long term side effects are lied about in trials. The side effects are irreversible possibly unless a drug comes out that can reverse it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_SSRI_Sexual_Dysfunction M 22 4 months
2/16/2007

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