LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)

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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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 2  anxiety hand tremors, insomnia, waking up after a few hours of sleep having a panic attack/palpatations, constant yawning, fatigue, tingling feeling in legs and arms, dizziness similar to an aura before a seizure I take 10mg before bed. About a week and a half after starting this med, I began having constant hand tremors and shocking feelings going through my legs and arms. I was alos yawning constantly and realized that I havent been able to sleep at all. When I do get to sleep, several times I will wake up out of the blue having a panic attack, which is very scary. Also, I will wake up in the morning with numbness and tingling in my hands. I have had MRI/MRA and full heart work up and everything is fine. I fully believe that my issues are Lexapro realated, especially after reading the comments posted here. F 38 3 weeks
8/6/2009
 2  for mild depression spaced out/zombie-like,severe sweats,irregular heartbeats,extreme hot flushes,clenched jaw,loss of appetite,drowsey yet unable to relax,unable to sleep,irritable,swelling of face,extreme shakes,very jittery,very nauseous i was advised by my dr to take 5mg the first 2 days,then move up to 10mg,i felt drowzey and spaced out when taking the 5mg,with extreme nauseousness,and bad sweating.i took the 10mg in the late afternoon and felt very sick,went to bed that eve and couldnt sleep,got up as was so aggitated and nearly fainted,felt hot flushes rushing through my body/chest,skin was tingling,it felt like a bad mushroom trip/or like coming up on extacy.i had to call a friend to pick me up and drive me to hospital,the A&E was full,couldnt sick there and wait as was too aggitated to stay still,sat up most of the night,getting the flushes and the other symptoms i have described.i didnt take any doses today,and im going to my doctor tommorow as this was a scary experienced for me F 28 3 days
8/4/2009
 2  GAD with Anxiety induced nausea More nausea, feeling in a "fog" for several days. Side effects not terrible but drug ineffective. Been on 10mg for 3 years and now 20mg for 6 weeks. No difference except more floating feelings for 10-12 days. This is going away but the purpose was to feel more relaxed - NOTHING. Take with Xanax which is way more effective. Lexapro is like taking a sugar pill. PLEASE RESPOND IF ANYONE HAS ANXIETY INDUCED NAUSEA - I'd love to know what drug(s) worked. Have tried Paxil and Prozac too. M 45 4 years
7/22/2009
 2  Depression, Anxiety Weight gain, inability to orgasm, felt a little bit like a zombie. I took Lexapro 15 or 20 mg for about a year, and didn't even realize how much I didn't like it 'til I stopped taking it. I gained at least 10 pounds since I started taking it. I look back at pictures from when I was taking it and my face was very chubby from it. One of the worst things was that I couldn't orgasm. It felt impossible, even if I felt like I was going to, it just wouldn't happen, which was very frustrating. After stopping the Lexapro I also noticed the fact that it had made me feel a little bit like a drone, prob. not noticeable to others, but I felt a little zombie-ish. I take Wellbutrin now and love it. I don't have any problems with having orgasms now or weight gain. F 21 1 years
6/27/2009
 2  Depression, anxiety, suicidal High blood pressure, hyperactivity, headaches At one point I switched from Zoloft to Lexapro and just couldn't get used to the new medication. With Lexapro, I experienced hyperactivity, higher blood pressure, headaches, and skin flushing akin to that from niacin supplements. Took Lexapro for 3 weeks then switched to Paxil. Paxil works great for me. I know it isn't for everyone. M 43 3 weeks
6/10/2009
 2  Body dysmorphia At first, it seemed as if the drug had been helping and doing it's job. Then a few months later the sides started coming in. ...jitteriness, tremors, extreme agitation and nervousness, nausea, vivid dreams, night sweats, headache, shortness of breath, severe bouts of depression, anger, the list goes on and on. This drug may help some people, but it's not meant for my body. I just fear the bitch of a time I'm going to have getting off this crap. M 21 2 years
6/9/2009
 2  Migraines and anxiety Muscle tremors in right arm, muscle spasms in feet, increased anxiety and panic attacks, nervousness, ringing in ears, dry mouth, brain freezes. I have been taking this medication for almost four years and recently began having the strangest symptoms/side effects. At first I thought I'd had a stroke or was developing MS until I read other peoples comments on this drug. (MRI's all came up clear, yet the doctor didn't make the connection with lexapro and these side effects.)I'm going to gradually ween off of this. I'm not "me" anymore. Scary. F 52 4 years
5/27/2009
 2  mild depression/grief from loss nausea, dizziness, spaciness, lack of coordination, massive headache in morning that lasts all day, feeling generally "hungover", lack of energy/motivation, dry mouth, jaw clenching Dr. prescribed this to "give me a better outlook, engergy, and be able to face the day" because of depression related to death of parents/divorce/job cut/ and resulting overwhelming responsibilities related to those factors. I had a previous bad experience with Zoloft 10 yrs ago when a dr. misdiagnosed my hypothryroidism for depresssion instead. Was deadly sick for 2 wks and he kept me on it regardless, upped the dosage three times over a year because it wasn't working (duh, it was my thyroid!)That dr. is history, btw! This time, I was very leary of taking anything. Lexapro, this doc said has 'no side effects, the gentlest of meds, no addiction, no sexual side effects, etc). I disagree. I waited until the weekend to start, just in case problems arise, glad I did. Took Fri afternoon, nauseous and dizzy immediately, spaced out, went to bed for 2 hrs, got up, couldn't even make dinner, stumbling/spacey. Next day worthless and in a fog, bad headache. I waited and took the 2nd dose in evening after dinner so wouldn't have to deal with nausea/dizzy. Woke up with massive headache, felt like hit by truck, hungover-like. Got nothing done all day. Took 3rd dose again Sunday 10 pm before bed, and didn't get up until noon today (Mon). Called in sick. Headache still and completely useless. Coffee & tylenol so far-- not helping much. Still in fog as I type this. Not sure if I want to continue. F 50 3 days
5/4/2009
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 2  anxiety insomnia in the first couple of weeks or so. may or may not have gained weight due to lexapro. it did nothing for me whatsoever. I took it for over a year trying to give it time. I think there would probably be some other med out there better adjusted for what my needs are. F 36 15 months
4/22/2009
 2  Anxiety,Depression Loss of libido,insomnia I started taking Lexapro at 5mg a day.This is the first medication I had ever been on in my life.I was very depressed and anxious and needed something.It seemed like the Lexapro Helped with my anxiety in a couple days,But I was left with a drastic loss of libido,but oddly it seemed that I had the urge to ejaculate before I was fully aroused.I would have welcomed the delayed reaction,but it seemed that it had an opposite effect on me.this caused me more anxiety than I had originally had.I stopped taking Lexapro after 2 weeks. M 44 14 days
4/22/2009
 2  anxiety - depression - mania Loss of motivation, loss of libido, indigestion, flatulence, Emotionless, The first week was weird but good. I was on holiday and was good natured and "floating" all of the time. I felt social and generally happy - overall very satisfied with the drug. On a low dose 10 mg. After the first two weeks however I went back to work and the problems started and after the first month became acute. I did nothing, the whole day would flash by and I would do nothing but amble around. I am self employed and this started to cost me badly. I was not worried about it either, but the productivity effect was worse than when I had significant depression !. Completely got rid of my "fight or flight" reflex, which is not cool if you live in a jungle. Quite significant indigestion, very flatulent (not smelly, but not controllable). Going to toilet (faeces) at least 4 times per day, significant weight gain (about 8 kg of fat in the first month), loss of strength & wish to exercise. I tapered off very gradually but problems persisted and switched to St John's Wort. Mistake ! Mild Seratonin Syndrome for about a week. (Crawling skin, very irritable & restless, sweating, headache, sleepy but anxious.) Not the drug for me, but others I have spoken to are very happy. Be very careful in the transition. I must have had very little in my system and went only to a herbal preparation,but still had a pretty unpleasant experience. If I had gone from full dose to another strong medication it would have been quite threatening I believe. M 39 45 days
4/4/2009
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 2  Depression / Bi Polar Lack of care for anything important in my life. Lack of feeling for anything, just lived day by day. Inability to Ejaculate during sex. Compared to previous medication I was taking, Lexapro did in fact take away my physical pain I was suffering, but has caused so much more in emotional pain. M 19 7 months
4/1/2009
 2  Anxiety, depression, panic attacks A little headache that went away. Trouble sleeping so I took it in morning and still not sleeping through the night but it's gotten better. I had almost instant relief from my intense symptoms. After two weeks, the depression began to return. I feel unsure of myself and do not walk as far as I used to. My other symptoms are starting to return, so I am stopping the drug. I am weaning myself off starting tomorrow. Will take 5 mg. for a couple of weeks, then 2.5, then hopefully will be off within three weeks. F 55 20 days
3/26/2009
 2  depression Nausua was the main effect the first week that was mixed with a manic feeling. Ever since then I have a feeling of complete disconnect. I still lack focus and drive. I can't really feel anything. Then I had a panic attack starting the third week. I have been told that it takes effect in about four weeks so I am giving it one more week and we will see. M 37 3 weeks
3/18/2009
 2  Insomnia occasional anxiety at nigh completely out of it. not able to function at all! I suffer from work related anxiety and insomnia. The anxiety strikes at night when I am laying in bed and simply cannot fall asleep. In the past I would take Xanex occasionally which really helped me fall asleep and ease my anxiety yet I would not feel groggy the following day. My neurologist prescribed me lexapro claiming that it along with ambient CR (which did not help me sleep at all when I took it seperatley) would definitely help me sleep. I feel like a walking zombie and not present in my body, if that makes any sense….I only took one 10mg tablet. I can't think clearly and am not comfortable driving - I have 2 young kids and need to have it together. This medication is clearly not for me. I can't believe people are prescribed this medication and are not warned about its side -effects. taking one xanex at night on occassion is far less intense compared to lexapro. I am going off of it right away. F 36 2 days
2/27/2009
 2  Anxiety, Depression So tired I could sleep 15 hours per day. When dose increase from 5mg to 10mg, slept so deeply I wet the bed!! This medication really spaced me out. Felt so tired and laid back could stare at computer screen at work for hours without doing anything. Relieved my anxiety as I was too tired to care! Wanted to keep my job, so have just switched to Efexor. Hope it gives me more energy! F 48 22 days
2/24/2009
 2  Dysthymia Seriously increased appetite, insomnia, slaphappiness/zombieness, jaw clenching. Within an hour of taking Lexapro for the first time, I was so hungry I was ready to eat the furniture, and I was clenching my jaw. I haven't slept for more than two to three hours at a time since I started it, and I'm not full for more than an hour even after a huge meal- and when I get hungry, I mean absolutely ravenous. I've been alternating between giggling at everything and talking a mile a minute, and being very out of it and confused. It's not pleasant. F 15 4 days
2/23/2009
 2  Depression Headache, zombie-like state, decreased mental capacity, dry mouth, over-tiredness, inability to sleep at night, intense nausea I've only been on Lexapro for 2 days at 10mg. I have friends that swear by it. But I have been such a space cadette that I fear I may have to stop just so I can function. I just wonder if these side effects will go away. Also, I'm not looking forward to the withdrawls side effects when I do go off F 34 2 days
2/11/2009
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 2  OCD, GAD dizziness, increased anxiety/panic, obsessive thoughts Made me feel sick. Did not taper enough when going off 30mg, extreme withdrawal symptoms that I didn't have previously including: depression, lethargy, hallucinations, paranoia, crying fits, more panic attacks, dizziness to the point of fainting F 15 4 months
2/7/2009
 2  Insomnia, and alternative to Ambien Anxiety, racing heart and a few hours to feel sleepy after I take it. Once I do fall asleep I am jerking and shaking all night. My boyfriend said it's terrible trying to sleep with me, I'm near screaming, eratic breathing and waking about every hour due to very vivid dreams. I feel like hell the next day, all day. What's up with those dreams?? That's a crazy state of mind! F 38 3 days
2/6/2009

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