LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)Average Rating: 3.2 (2093 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LEXAPRO with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEXAPRO | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | anxiety, depression | decreased libido, dry mouth, sleepiness, numbs emotions-which isn't always bad. | have taken 2 yrs now. started at 15,now down to 10 2x/wk, 5 4x/wk and none on sunday. Started tapering 14 months ago-doing it slow. There are still some withdrawal effects but nothing serious. It seems to take 3-4 wks for body to adjust to new dosage. sexual side effects still there-maybe a little better at lower dosage. If i had to do over again I would still take it. No more panic attacks. | M | 39 | | 10/22/2009 | 4 | GAD | Yawning and low sex drive. | I have now been on Lex for 2 months. Overall it has been very helpful for GAD. I don't constantly fret over terrible things that COULD happen. In fact, for the most part those thoughts kind of melt away as soon as they start. I also experience what I call the "lexaflow" - occasional feelings of well being that kind of wash over me. I'm not sure why that happens but I like it! Lexapro has been great for taking the anxiety edge off. Additionally, it's made me a little more assertive. I'm less prone to worrying about how others will react when I speak my mind. On the icky side, it has NO effect on PMS. I was hoping it would ease my PMS symptoms! In fact, when my PMS kicks in I feel as if the Lex is not working at all. Also, I have an almost complete and total lack of sex drive. Not good for my hubby. But, the overall relief from intense and constant anxiety is really worth it for me. | F | 39 | 2 months | 10/19/2009 | 4 | Anxiety/Depression | Weight gain, never feel full, vivid dreams, shakes, cold sweats | It has helped me quite a bit (better than Paxil, which the side affects were 10 times worse for me) I have emergency Xanax incase I have a sever panick attach but only .25 mg. I just hate the weight gain. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 10/12/2009 | 4 | Depression and anxiety | May have intensified cravings for sweets/carbs, but I had the cravings before lexapro | I've been taking 5mg lexapro every day for 3 years. It has really allowed me to relax and enjoy my life and family. I tried dose holidays and it really didn't work for me. 5mg/day works | M | 47 | 3 years | 10/11/2009 | 4 | bipolar/depressd | M | 21 | 4 years | 10/8/2009 | 4 | anxiety | felt drowsy at 10mg so my doctor cut my dose to 5 mg. no side effects and controls my anxiety. | F | 45 | 2 years | 10/2/2009 | 4 | Anxiety | dry mouth, drowsy, insomnia, weight gain | I was on Lexapro for 2 years and went off it cold turkey with no side effects. Recently been getting debilitating panic attacks so it's back on the Lexapro. I dont remember side effects being so strong. Fatigue is the major issue. Cant sleep through the night, but can easily nap at my desk! | F | 40 | 5 days | 9/29/2009 | 4 | Anxiety | None...some sexual side effect like reaching orgasm but wasnt too much of an issue and it slowly faded anyways. | Did a great job of stabalizing my mind. Not that it cures freaking out but when I do I dont get any physical symptoms from it | M | 36 | 3 years | 9/20/2009 | 4 | Depression&Anxiety | I had hand shakes,warmness in my body,very energized,mood was alot better,sweating,pretty bad insomnia which i did not like.Loss in appetite but i think it is going to work hopefully.I just dont want to feel like I did before ever again! | I just hope these side effects subside after taking it for awhile. | F | 26 | 2 days | 9/17/2009 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety | Mild diaohrea first week or two and mild headaches. Have experienced some weight gain and feeling hungry all the time and decreased libido. | This drug has been a godsend for me. My partner noticed a change in my mood within a few days. I am a lot calmer, more relaxed and less stressed about the minor things. The benefits of this have outweighed the side effects for me. I have been taking 10mg each day for the past 6 months. Not sure how I would be without it. | F | 40 | 6 months | 8/30/2009 | 4 | anxiety, stress, depression | In the beginning very tired. Lightheadness, night sweats, weird dreams | On day 1 I could sleep all day and that was at full strength 10mg. Day 2 I tosses and turned all night long, then just when I got to sleep, it was time for me to wake up. Day 3 I started to split the pills in half, taking one half in the A.M. and the other half at P.M.. I have notice that so far I am a lot calmer and more relax, not freaking out even over major events. My concertration has improved some what and what appetite I do have has once again decrease. As far as libido its still there. | F | 36 | 5 days | 8/28/2009 | 4 | GAD, Panic Disorder | Nausea, upset stomach, feeling jittery, weird dreams, yawning if I don't take the pill at exactly the same time each day, lack of libido, and lack of appetite (which is good if you want to control your weight). But the worst is feeling like my brain is scrambled at night... like when I wake up it takes a while for me to feel like me again... like my brain has to put all the pieces back together again. It's hard to describe if you haven't felt it. | I tapered up to the full 10mg dose (5 days at 2.5mg, 5 days at 5 mg, then the full dose). I felt best on the 5 mg dose. It definitely helped with my anxiety right away, and the side effects are much more tolerable than the Cymbalta I was on before. I'm on the 10 mg dose now, but will see about going back down to the 5 mg dose if my side effects don't improve (I've only been on the 10 mg for 3 days now). Overall, I think Lexapro is going to work for me, it's just a matter of getting on the right dosage. | F | 34 | 13 days | 8/24/2009 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | First 3 days had felt like I was a talking box, fidgety, tired. Oh, and constant yawning. | The first week or so I felt like I couldn't stop talking. I was really tired and fidgety at the same time...All of that eventually went away and now I feel much better. Most of my anxiety and depression has gone away...I am still yawning a bunch and I still have my "days", but overall, I am glad that I started taking it. I have always been leary of taking psych meds, but this has been good for me and my marriage. Used to be "on edge", and angry about everything, but it's all gone!!! Yay! | F | 26 | 4 weeks | 8/20/2009 | 4 | anxiety/hypertension | Fatigue (but not sure if it's the lexapro or my BP med. Diovan) | Dr. prescribed lexapro because my BP was not responding to the Diovan. Since starting Lexapro, I don't feel tense all the time. Also, no longer have the urge to "smash" things. Generally, I feel much calmer and my BP has gone down significantly. | F | 59 | 2 months | 8/18/2009 | 4 | Depression | None | I take 75 mg Effexor with 20 mg Lexapro and wouldn't trade it for the world. This combo helped snap me out of my depression and helps keep me positive, even keeled and smiling. I should note that I first started taking 20 mg Lexapro solo before Effexor was added and it was not very effective on its own. | F | 30 | 5 months | 8/13/2009 | 4 | anxiety and depression and PMS | indigestion (ongoing) and a feeling of "brain freeze" when I first began. I am experiencing increased energy, and with that, some increase in anxiety. | Over all this medication had helped me tremendously so far with depression and PMS. WORD TO THE WISE: I attribute my success in part to the GRADUAL increase in medication strength- from 2.5 mg to 5 mg for over a month, and now to 7.5 mg for ten days and then onto 10 mg. Some here went to 10 mg in a week- for me I have been on Lexapro for almost 2 months and and still not up to 10 mg. | F | 29 | 2 months | 8/8/2009 | 4 | Anxiety, depression | Nausea (severe at times), occasional tremors, delayed orgasm, hot flashes | The first time I took Lexy (10 mg) was terrifying. I went to sleep, then woke up a couple hours later feeling extremely nauseous. All of the sudden a hot flash shot throughout my body, my heart skipped several beats, and I felt like I was going to die for a minute. I gradually calmed down and sweated profusely. That said, Lexy ain't all bad. I've been more socially confident, been told for the first time that I'm outgoing, and haven't had as much anxiety. My emotional range might be a little muted (I don't cry nearly as much), but I still feel like myself. Increased dosage to 15 mg a month ago. I missed a dose yesterday, and now I'm nauseous, my abdomen is queasy, and I get occasional, incredibly uncomfortable waves of heat that shoot up from my stomach to my sternum. Although I took my missed dose this afternoon, the symptoms are lingering. Rather disturbing, and I wonder how the hell I'm going to get off this stuff. But Lexy's different for everyone, and it certainly has helped out with my anxiety. Keep an open mind. | M | 21 | 11 months | 8/2/2009 | 4 | OCD, anxiety | Night time grinding of teeth and hormonal changes (PMS) | For me the positive benefits of lexapro have outweighed the negative side effects. | F | 28 | 2 years | 7/7/2009 | 4 | Depression/anxiety | Gain weigth & low sexual drive | I ahve taken this medication for many years and I have gain weith (about 10 LBS)and the worst part is that despite that I work out 5 times per week I havenot being able to loose weight. Also, my sexual drive is very low, problem with erection. | M | 47 | 9 years | 6/30/2009 | 4 | depression | fatigue, slightly embarrassing chattiness at work, inability to have orgasm | the worst part for me and why I stopped in 2 wks ago after only taking it for a week, is the chattiness and short, unexplainable, very embarassing, spurts of hyperactivity, in front of other people. I decided to stop because I am new at work, and didnt want it to be obvious to people that I'm on something. I'm trying my best to fit in, and it was hard because I kind of butted in on other people's conversation, ..against my own will......... I do want to find something else to take, or if anyone knows whether the hyper side effects ore only temporary,then I will start Lexapro again. I am at the point that at home, I can't get anything accomplished and slipping in to a deeper depression. The only time that I'm ok is at work, totally normal functioning and acting, but at home I'm a zombie. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated | F | 43 | 7 days | 6/25/2009 |