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/
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DATE ADDED
 
 1  Depression, Anxiety inability to orgasm and complete inability to ejaculate. No matter what course of action I took, I could not ejaculate.This side effect even lasted for almost a month and a half after I stopped taking it. I was very worried that the effect was going to be permanent but thankfully normal function gradually returned. The Lexapro had NO positive effect(s) on my depression nor anxiety. M 55 7 months
1X day
8/21/2016
 1  GAD dizzy, headache, felt in a fog, agitated, nausea My GAD hasn't been terrible over the years. Overall I handled it without requiring drugs. Infrequently took .25 alprazolam for tougher events. Having a particularly rough year with many stressful events occurring at the same time. Saw my doctor about this and the increased anxiety and he suggested I try Lexapro (alprazolam OK as needed). So I haven't had such a difficult time with anxiety under normal circumstances over the years. Felt so terrible with only two days of Lexapro (way worse than any anxiety I've felt) that I knew that it wasn't for me. I stopped taking it and will try to manage without drugs.... step up exercise... try meditation/relaxation techniques. F 63 2 days
10 1X day
7/10/2016
 1  depression Reduced cognition, fatigue, addiction The med was okay until side effects had negative impacts and it was extremely difficult to get off of. After becoming addicted to a second Lundbeck med I refuse to ever use one of its products gain. It might be worth use by others but it is very hard to stop taking it; not a plus. M 50 1 years
60 1X day
7/4/2016
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 1  depression Burning eyes, burning stomache, laziness, crying spells etc. Ive been so paranoid Im having a stroke or heart attack ive been wating aspirin and drinking olive oil. After reading these reviews I now see what it going on. GENERIC...poison!!! Ive taken the brand before and it worked fine. Sick of theses high healthcare cost with cheap a.. medicine!! Cheaper generics just keep being prescribed to us...they are not equivalent. Quit selling us junk F 42 1 months
10mg
7/2/2016
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 1  Depression, Anxiety My sex drive went into the drain. I no longer felt emotions. it helped me not "Feel" Depressed but it also helped me not feel fucking anything. completely tanked my ability to think critically about myself and actually develop and grow as an adult If you are prescribed Lexapro you are better off not taking f**ing anything at all. which i am doing. and my life is 1000x for the better. i've been off for 1 year now and i've learnt to naturally cope with my depresssion. I started this sh** drug when I was 11. F 21 10 years
50-70 1X day
5/15/2016
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 1  Anxiety and Panic Attacks Hearing things, weak, anxiety, panic attack, general malaise I took Lexapro right before bed at 10pm. Woke up at 3am in the middle of a panic attack. Have never had a panic attack at night before. I've never had a night terror before. My aunt had to calm me down. I was hearing things like ppl walking or jingling keys and no one was awake. Got up this morning to go to the restroom and felt really off balance. I don't think I can do this pill. F 33 1 days
10mg
4/28/2016
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 1  Depression and anxiety This stuff is horrible if you value a sex life. I can get erections but cannot ejaculate. It did nothing for the depression or anxiety. This side effect happened from the first day. Try something else if you want a sex life. M 62 14 days
15 1X day
2/18/2016
 1  Depression Non existent libido, reduced desire, orgasm intensity. These side effects have not gone away after discontinuation - 13 month later I'm still impotent, even though I'm not on any meds. Did not notice mood lifting effects. Caused apparently permanent loss of libido in my case (Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction - PSSD). M 21 45 days
10 1X day
2/9/2016
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 1  Anxiety Horrible night sweats/overheating, 3 days of insomnia mingled with vivid nightmares, total inability to function the following day, migraine style headaches. On day 3 I walked the floor shaking and sweating all night, and by 7 am I was crying and begging to die. Literally told my BF to get his shotgun and kill me. I've NEVER EVER had any kind of thoughts like that before!!! Horrible, terrifying drug. F 37 3 days
10 mg
12/1/2015
 1  Depression DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. THE DAMAGE IS FOREVER. I HAVE NEVER HEALED. Over 6 years later. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR SEX LIFE. M 46 2.5 years
20 1X day
10/25/2015
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 1  Depression, anxiety Tremors, insomnia, slurred speech (maybe due to relaxed facial muscles?) I took one 20 mg dose about an hour before bedtime (10 PM). Woke in the middle of the night tossing and turning, don't think I slept a wink. Finally got some sleep around 7 AM with vivid dreams. When I woke up, I noticed some dizziness and more notably, tremors. Like I'm shaking from the cold, only I'm not cold. Forget doing anything having to do with precision or any heavy lifting, it isn't happening. I'm even having trouble typing. I'm not willing to put up with these side effects for any amount of time. F 24 1 days
20 mg 1X day
10/23/2015
 1  Anxiety Increased my anxiety. Blurred my vision made it hard to focus. Couldn't ejaculate. Disassociaton with the world around me. No emotions at all NONE. Completely numb.Crazy reading some of these reviews people giving lexapro 4 stars while saying they don't feel like sex for months. Clearly 5 star side effects. Seriously does not help with anxiety made mine 10 times worse and made me emotionless. I'd rather deal with anxiety then take these meds. What garbage. M 27 3 days
10mg
10/3/2015
 1  severe depression, panic disorder, My psych doc has tried me on every medication and medication combo possible. He decided to try Lexapro 20mg even though I had a bad reaction to Citalopram (same drug class). By day 2 I was feeling pretty good, that night went into a seriously deep depression and had a bad panic attack in the middle of the night. Now, day 4, it's hard for me to get myself to go anywhere, do anything or even be happy. I go back and forth either having a hard time sleeping or constantly being tired. Additionally, I'm now snapping at people "at the drop of a dime" for stupid reasons and my heart rate increases to the point that it feels like it's going to burst out my chest. On top of that, it takes HOURS for me to calm down after becoming agitated/angry over petty things and then I'm just exhausted. I'm a really calm and laid back person. I don't get angry or frustrated easily, let alone growl at people. I'm also dizzy and unbalanced to the point that I can't walk straight and run into things or lose balance. The doc and pharmacist said the side effects are relatively low. Apparently, not for me. I didn't have these problems or problems to this degree before starting this 4 days ago. I would not recommend this if you have had a reaction to citalopram or if you have preexisting anxiety, panic attacks, anger issues, or an increased heart rate. F 29 4 days
20mg
8/27/2015
 1  Anxiety Loss of all emotion, impotence, headaches and cognitive impairment that remain after discontinuation. SSRI's turn me into an emotionless, brain-dead zombie. I am still recovering. M 40
20 MG 1X day
8/27/2015
 1  Depression Fatigue, dry mouth, sleepiness, insomnia, headache, sexual side effects, impotence! The side effects never gone away 2 years after stopping it. It somewhat does help with depression but be prepared to live with some serious side effects for a very long time, possibly the rest of your life. M 37 5 years
8/26/2015
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 1  panic attacks It ruined my life. Loss of feelings. Loss of sex drive. It changed my presonality. It made me a worse person in every aspect. M 6 months
10 mg 1X day
8/17/2015
 1  Depressed My eyes is glazed over and I'm very tired F 23 1 days
20mg
6/28/2015
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 1  Misdiagnosed depression/anxiety Dizziness, foggy head, nausea, loss of appetite, extreme weakness - couldn't walk and insomnia This drug is prescribed way too easily! PCP prescribed after I told her my father had passed, best friend had a stroke and other things going on. PCP knew I had thyroid condition but didn't bother to cross check. Thank the Lord I'd just contacted an Endo who discovered that I was quickly becoming hypothyroid and called in a rx for me that day! God has always taken care of me and it's been 2 days since stopping this drug but I still feel a little unstable on my feet but all the other side effects are gone and I know the last one will be gone too! Please go see if here are other reasons for your anxiety/depression before taking this drug! F 46 1 days
10
6/19/2015
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 1  Anxiety After the initial dose I had heart palpitations, sweat profusely. By the end of my 5 day trial I had a dry mouth and lump in my throat. Reverted to Paxil and symptoms subsided. M 61 5 days
20 1X day
5/4/2015
 1  depression Headaches, nausea, extremely tried F 47 2 days
10mg
4/4/2015

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