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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEXAPRO | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | anxiety, some depression | In the beginning, I had a few minor problems such as sleepiness and decreased sex drive. However, now after a year of taking it, I have developed horrible migraines(never had them before Lexapro) I have absolutely NOOOOO sex drive. I have gained 30 pounds over the last 5 months. I get this horrible crawly feeling in my legs at night.(I'm wondering if that's what they call restless leg syndrome) I'm getting grumpier again too. Needless to say, I have now started to wean myself off of it. See my additional comments. | Despite the side effects I have recently developed, I believe Lexapro was a life-saver. I became a whole new person. My family noticed a big change. Before Lexapro, I was a yeller. I was anxious all the time. I never slept. I cried at the drop of a hat. I had chest pains from the anxiety and even developed PVC's.(skipped heart beats) After Lexapro, nothing bugged me. I slept like a rock. My family enjoyed being around me. I've actually learned alot about myself and I hope that being off of it, a little of what I learned will stick with me. I pray daily that it will. | F | 36 | 1 years | 9/3/2008 | 4 | Anxiety / Depression | None except I suspect it may be the cause of ejaculation problems (took longer to get off). I use condoms and with some gals I can get off only 30% of time but with others who like to get on top and can go long time I get off 80% of time. I am unsure if the delayed orgasm is entirely due to Lexapro as I am under treatment for hypertension and who knows what aging process contributes. I use Viagra (100 mg) and take it on an empty stomach about 1 hour before sex. So far this year I have had about 60 sessions with 9 different gals ranging in age from 21 - 30 (strippers, waitresses, young married women). Last 3 years averaged about 50 sessions. | I would suggest you considery carefully the side effects of this medication. If you are having ejaculation problems have her get on top and if she can go long time helps. Gals who give good foreplay help excitement, but mainly I get hard just giving them sexy backrub. While I was having my depressive episode, sex stopped but resumed about 3 months later with stripper girlfriend (she kept asking how I was) as we had done 7 sessions before my depression (chicken shx job crap, father in nursing home, credit card debt, disinterested wife) but posted 68 sessions(including a threesome with her and a gf) with her over 3 years after I rebounded. I also had about 30 sessions each with two of her friends (bonus girls). This year has cost me about $15 k in shopping money for all these sessions but it beats hell out of marriage! I tell them I go a long time that I am not a 5 minute man and they enthusiastically want to take me on, especially the younger ones. | M | 58 | 4 years | 9/2/2008 | 4 | Depression-anxierty | Mild lightheadedness, some hot flashes, lower libido. | Switched to the lexapro after trying paxil. Side effects are tolerable on the low dose. Some loss of sex drive, but at least it works and can have an orgasm. Works better for depression than anxiety for me. Welcome all comments/questions via e-mail. | M | 41 | 1 years | 9/1/2008 | 4 | anxiety over life challenges | I have drug sensitivities in general so my doctor began me on only 1/4 of a 10mg pill. it worked within days. then i increased it to 1/2. i am glad to read this web site as i had never considered the sleeeeeeeeeepiness to be associated with Lexapro. Nor the sweating which I had never done in my life, and i am not pre or menopausal. I have also had hair loss but thought it was related to a wrong thyroid rx dose. I will cut it back to 1/4 and see if the long sleeps in the day, hair loss and sweating go away...thanks for all the posts here, very helful. | I began taking it due to extreme anxiety over money problems--I have been too sick to work for 3 years--and other very complicated issues I have to deal with alone regarding a house I own. I was waking at 4am with terrible terrors and panic, and Lexapro has simply removed this anxiety and I can look at what I have to face without being scared, it is just stuff I have to face, enormous as it is, but the panic has faded when I think about what I have to do, I can just think about it and actually come up with a plan... | F | 56 | 5 months | 8/29/2008 | 4 | anxiety and depression | not many at all! possibly a bit of lower back pain | life saver for "intrusive thoughts" brought on by anxiety | F | 43 | 5 years | 8/26/2008 | 4 | GAD | Clenched jaw, difficulty in achieving orgasm, nauseous, sleepy, vivid dreams | This medicine has been wonderful! Here is what I went through: I started out taking 10mg of Lexapro and I was extremely tired, was sick to my stomach. I was alert and able to concentrate, but felt very disconnected. I had zero interest in anything and I almost felt depressed, but the anxiety was gone. My doctor assured me this was normal, but if I wanted to I could drop down to 5mg, which I did. I felt so much better. So much relief. The stomach aches were completely gone, I was alert, I was able to concentrate and I had my optimism back. I felt like I had my life back!!! I still have a little anxiety, but I am able to cope better and deal with it. I have very vivid dreams and despite being on Xanax, I still have some trouble falling to sleep, but once I'm asleep I stay asleep. Orgasm is an issue, but with some effort it's attainable. The cleched jaw is barely noticable, unless I've been doing it in my sleep in which case my mouth is a tiny bit sore for a little while af | F | 32 | 2 months | 8/25/2008 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | Nausea on the first day, nightmares, racing heart, unable to have orgasm. | Even with all the side effects I really think Lexapro is the right choice for me. It has helped me so much and the depression and anxiety are gone. | F | 27 | 9 days | 8/14/2008 | 4 | depression/anger | Weight gain, decreased sex drive, no orgasm, and clenched jaw | I gained about 15 pounds while on Lexapro. I started on 10 mg for about the first 4 months and only noticed a mild difference and no side effects. I switched up to 20 mg and got all of the side effects. I gained 15 lbs over 8 months. Lexapro did help all of my original problems though. I was not angry and I noticed I did not get upset or depressed easily. I had increased concentration also. | F | 27 | 1 years | 8/4/2008 | 4 | Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | Lots of nausea for the first month or two; extreme decrease in sex drive; almost impossible to achieve orgasm | Definitely helps me. I'm considering switching to Cymbalta, simply because, although Lexapro helps with depression, it does not help with aches and pains related to depression. It kills sex drive, causes very vivid dreams/nightmares, but overall, it helps me a lot. The one thing I would warn people about is this: NEVER, and I mean NEVER, try to get off Lexapro without talking to your doctor and getting weaned off Lexapro. Stopping cold turkey is the worst feeling in the world. I made the mistake of quitting early on because I didn't think it was working. Wow, that was a mistake. Once I got back on and really gave it a chance, it made a world of difference. | F | 26 | 28 months | 7/22/2008 | 4 | Severe Anxiety/ Possible Depression | gas, bloating, excitability, insomnia | This medication is kinda like a double-edged sword for me. I was on Effexor for years, but started getting some wierd side effects (detrimental compulsive behaviors). Lexapro started working AFTER 1 MONTH. It doesn't provide immediate relief. Before starting Lexapro, I lost 20 pounds in 90 days(no appetite what so ever), was constantly experiencing pure anxiety and panic attacks, and was pretty much sleeping 10 hours a day. NOW, I'm only having occasional panic attacks (and am learning the triggers), have an overall better outlook on life, and am back to my fun self. The drawback----I only sleep 4-5 hours a night even with sleep meds, which I take too often in my opinion. My husband calls me "the flounder" because at night I toss and turn. My therapist said that could be the result of me working through issues at night. Ironically, I wake up refreshed every morning and ready to go. I have also gained back the lost weight plus 5 pounds, but that may be the result o | F | 33 | 8 months | 7/19/2008 | 4 | depression anxiety | WORKS GREAT BUT DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE ON THIS MEDICINE | I had NON TYPICAL reactions on Lexapro.. It gave me a GREAT SEX DRIVE and great sexual function. I think most people say it doesn't effect sex drive or decreases it mildly. This drug was great at TAKING AWAY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS!!! Lexipro kept me in a GREAT MOOD and happy. BUT DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE TAKIN THIS MEDICATION!!! YOU WILL HAVE NO INHABITIONS!!! NONE!! I spent thousands of dollars going out with friends when i was drinking because LEXIPRO MIXED WITH ALCOHOL makes your do ANYTHING YOU FEEL LIKE with NO sense of consequences or common sense!!! You just dont care about anything or anyone else...your basically totally HIGH when you combine Lexipro and alcohol... I started driving drunk all the time, telling people off, having tons of one night stands.... The combination with alcohol makes you TOO CONFIDENT and you start making mistakes all the time because you STOP CARING about the consequences.... So USE LEXIPRO BUT FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS COMPLETELY AND OBAY THE WARNIN | M | 27 | 1 years | 7/19/2008 | 4 | depression | low libido, can't tell when I'm full (i.e. overeating/weight gain) | Overall I'm very happy with Lexapro - just wish there was a generic. The one anti-depressant where I haven't experienced constipation. | F | 29 | 10 months | 7/10/2008 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety | Been taking for 6 weeks. Lex has helped with the depression and anxiety. They are less severe. However I am concerned because I have no ambition. No desire to achieve anything. | M | 6 weeks | 6/27/2008 | 4 | Depression, suicidal ideation | First day, definite 'happy pill' effect. First week, insomnia. Nausea for the first few weeks. Tiredness. Increased g/i problems. | Pretty much immediately put an end to suicidal ideation. Has definitely helped with depression and coping in general. The side effects were mild compared to Effexor, which I reacted quite violently to. I'm glad I gave it a go. Can't have more than 2 drinks on this though. I am sick before I can finish the third one. | M | 36 | 22 days | 6/10/2008 | 4 | major depression/anxiety | at 1st not hungry, anxiety, sweating at night. then went away.weight gain 30 plus the 20 I lost before taking it. mild tiredness. orgasims take longer with higher dose. sometimes not able at all. | Loved beind on lexapro felt great. But my dr. gave me the chioce to switch to wellbutrin or going off of lexapro because of the weight gain. 2.5 weeks off so far elecric zaps and pain in my fingers but hopefully will go away soon. Just cant wait for the weight loss!!!!!!!!!!! I have never been this heavy before!!!!!!! This site has been very helpfull as far as knowing what to expect while going of this med. | F | 42 | 1.5 years | 6/8/2008 | 4 | Depression and Anxiety | None that were enough to notice until recently. I went off for a few days and noticed that I was able to have an orgasm again. Before I went on it I was always able to, but I never put two and two together to realize that the medicine was the reason I couldn't anymore. | It has really helped with my depression and my ability to handle things. My anxiety is much calmer, although still present. I haven't had any episodes or panic attacks since I started it, except for a three day period when I couldn't get my prescription refilled, so went without. When all is said and done, and after taking so many other AD's that have really messed me up, this is by far the best, with the least amount of side effects. | F | 22 | 1 years | 5/31/2008 | 4 | GAD, depression, mild OCD | Fatigue | I've been on Lexapro for only four or five days and I already notice a slight difference. I haven't had that sweeping, crippling feeling of panic since I've taken my first pill and I'm used to having that feeling constantly. Things don't feel as devastating. I still feel more down than up overall, but it's only been a couple days. I'm still irritable as ever by any extra stimulation (too much noise, light, etc.); that will probably take a few months to get rid of. I am sleepy though - not enough to where I can't get up and be out and about, but if I have the option I'd rather lay in bed. I'm hoping this just takes away the negative extremes - this past year has been catastrophic with my anxiety and I'd rather have a couple side effects than go back to living that way ever again. | F | 21 | 5 days | 5/10/2008 | 4 | Depression/ High Anxiety | Made me VERY tired ALL the time & Weight gain | Other than the side effects i LOVED it, I would have loved to continue taking it but my new insurance will not cover it. | F | 21 | 2.5 months | 5/9/2008 | 4 | depression | jaw clenching, dry mouth, short term memory loss, irregular libido. initial antsiness. Upset stomach? Drowsiness? | I had the usual side effects initially -- jittery, dry mouth -- but nothing better or worse than other drugs. In general, i feel it has helped me. I am also on Wellbutrin, but need another drug to get me at full strength. i've tried Prozac(no libido) and Effexor(didn't feel effective after 8 months). I'm not sure if the upset stomach and drowsiness are side effects -- i have always had stomach problems, but i only get them at night now. And the drowsiness has only shown up in the last 4 months, so i'm not sure. I am happy with this medication. i take 15 mg each day. Started on 10mg. In terms of libido loss, my doctor suggested that i skip a dose if i know that i will be with my partner the next day. i have found this effective in the right way. | F | 35 | 1 years | 5/4/2008 | 4 | Anxiety, weight loss, insomnia | A few night sweats and nightmares, sometimes more than one a night. Dry mouth at first. | Took 10 mg/day for 2 months, then gradually phased it out under doctor's supervision. Took a week to kick in, then my appetite returned to near normal. | M | 49 | 3 months | 5/4/2008 |