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 |
| 5 | Anxiety, adult ADHD | None (I have a tolerance to Buspar, a similar drug, so this could be why) | I began taking Lexapro for my anxiety and ADHD symptoms as an addition to my Buspar regimen. Buspar and Lorazepam had been relieving (some) anxiety, but did not put a dent in my focus issues. Lexapro did the trick! I feel calm but also focused, something that Adderall or other ADHD drugs could not accomplish. I highly recommend this drug to adults who experience anxiety along with focus issues. | F | 23 | 5 mg 1X day | 7/12/2015 | 5 | Heart palpitations. .panic attacks | I cannot believe how this stopped my heart palpitations. I love this med. It saved my life. | No sexual desire. Cannot reach orgasm but i dont care. | F | 48 | 6 months 10mg | 7/1/2015 | 5 | Depression | None | Has turned my life around. | M | 25 | 2 years 10mg | 4/21/2015 | 5 | Severe depression schizoaffective | Few negative side affects. Lost 5-8 pounds in first few weeks. No real WT gain. Sexual side affects patients complained about. I noticed that, but not significant to stop taking it. Very drowsy/ tired & caused euphoric sleep effect. Balances mood swings & was happier. Schizoaffective part of my depression - tried Latuda & Geodon & Abilify. Too strong for my condition - dizzy/nausea / WT Gain in first week. Develop AD drugs that help w/ weight loss?? Most cause WT gain & make you even more depressed? Worked & battled weight loss & tried exercise/athletic methods & eating modification methods - 30 years. Finally have under control. I need a d___!! drug to cause WT gain. Have read good reviews - t green coffee bean. Actually attacks/ eats & dissolves fat? Miracle drug?? Antipsych drugs work for some patients. Too strong for me. Side affects - Anger/anxiety/ "heat waves" / swelling. Kind of made me crazy & angry. | I would recommend it to patients with depression and related disorders. Every drug affects every human differently. I don't take many other drugs and maybe that is why I had few side affects. Drugs obviously interact with each other in positive and negative ways. You have to find that right drug that is best for your mind and your own mental and body chemistry. Your doctor can help you find that drug, but you are the one that has to take it and live with it on a daily basis. You are the one that gets positive results or suffers from the side effects of that particular drug. | F | 52 | 6 years 20MG 1X day | 4/11/2015 | 5 | Depression and Anxiety | None! | Lexapro was the only drug that helped depressive and anxiety symptoms. I was so anxious and depressed I could not leave my house. It made me feel "normal" and I am grateful I found a drug that helped me as much as Lexapro did. My issue now is I am expecting and weaning off of it. My mood is agitated and frustrated, but I guess that comes with the territory. I plan to go back on it immediately after I deliver baby. | F | 37 | 3 years 15 1X day | 4/3/2015 | 5 | Depression and anxiety | No side effects! I have had problems with memory but I really don't know that it has to do with Lexapro or not. I have been on this medication for about 10-12 years. | Lexapro took me out of a long term, deep depression and debilitating anxiety. I don't know what I would have done if I had not found this med. | F | 45 | 10 years 20MG 2X day | 3/12/2015 | 5 | depression | I take 10 mg of lexapro at bedtime. But finding it not working thru the next day.. any input on what time is good to take it.. | F | 48 | 2 months 10 mg | 2/8/2015 | 5 | postpartum depression and severe panic attacks | dizziness , headache faded away within 2 weeks | wow for me,,, it helped me when I was at an edge of suicide,,, dr added ativan 1mg nocte incase lexapro increase my anxiety,,,,,, I am on day 21 but I feel a big difference, | F | 28 | 3 weeks 10mg | 1/24/2015 | 5 | Anxiety | Weight loss stopped for the first two weeks (I'm down 50 pounds and starting Lexapro was the only change). | Lexapro has helped my anxiety (which fuels anger) greatly. Also, I have stopped biting my nails for the first time in my life. I never associated nail biting with anxiety since I did it daily but with Lexapro I stopped unconscientiously almost immediately. | F | 25 | 3 months 20 | 1/22/2015 | 5 | anxiety and agitation | Feeling sedated, Headache, dizziness | My doctor prescribed Lexapro after trying Zoloft. I must honestly say that after a month I already feel great. Before Lexapro, I I found myself getting agitated over any little thing, and getting mad easily. I also cried a lot when I was mad. After a month, I already foud myself in situations where I would normally react, but instead I have a calm reaction, and things just don't bother me like they use to. I hear of all the horrible withdraw affects, but I don't see myself coming off anytime soon. I am more focused, happy , and relaxed. All medications have some type of side effects Most of mine passed, except I do feel more laid back and not rushed. I am happy on Lexapro 5mg | F | 34 | 1 months 5mg | 1/4/2015 | 5 | Anxiety | Weight gain | Lexapro saved my life. I felt relief within the first 24 hours. No more mood swings, rage, etc- I still feel sadness at times but it passes quickly. Once the ins co tried to give me the generic but I had very bad reactions- don't let them tell you it is the same- it isn't! I went back on lexapro the next month and I am doing great! | F | 63 | 5 years 10mg 1X day | 12/28/2014 | 5 | Depression and anxiety | I have experienced lower energy which I think might be related to Lexapro. I take Wellbutrin (generic) to boost my energy. | I had lifelong struggles with "the blues", but right after my 40th birthday, I experienced intense anxiety, followed by a depression that was a nightmare. I tried a few different SSRI's before trying Lexapro. Lexapro is a lifesaver for me. I have tried to go off it, but experienced depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, I have not had success with the generic type. Lexapro also helps me control ruminating thoughts-ie worries, fears, anxieties, or morbid thoughts. I was always a worried and with Lexapro, I can "compartmentalize" problems and let go of concerns much more easily-like a "normal" person. | F | 51 | 10 years - | 12/11/2014 | 5 | anxiety | Diarrhea and nausea for the first week and a half, increased yawning. | I have been taking generic lexapro for a little over two months and it has been a God send for me. Before lexapro, I was having panic attacks almost every day, and anxiety all day. I would worry about everything and obsess all the time, making myself frantic. After only one week on lexapro, I started feeling so much better. Now I'm still doing well and I wish I had sought out help sooner. The panic attacks are gone, I don't obsess and worry all the time, and if something bothers me, I get over it quickly and can refocus myself on positive things. I'm so much better now. The small amount of side effects were worth it. | F | 44 | 2 months 5mg | 11/30/2014 | 5 | Panic Attacks | None. This medication took about a week or so to get into my system, but it has changed my life for the better! I was stubborn for 3-4 years and would rather deal with panic attacks rather than take a pill, but it has returned my life to normal. It has been wonderful. I sleep better, my anxiousness is non-existent, heart palpitations are no longer a concern. It's a life saver to me. | F | 30 | 1 months 10 | 10/13/2014 | 5 | anxiety/depresion | Maybe a little dry mouth but that's about it.This is literally my first day taking this drug and about 12 hours later I lost all anxiety I have ever felt. If this is how a normal person feels and I been living life since a child like this then its almost like i was Reborn,Of course way to early to tell and I have thought about what will happen if it stops working and i have to keep upping my dosage until I can't, but that was my only anxiety so far and also am thinking this is working tooooo gooood! I cant be this calm! Normally i'm already thinking about waking up getting dressed eating breakfast if my face will have a pimple. how many people will be at Dunkin Donuts tomorrow. If there are a lot of people standing in line Ill avoid them and try 7-11 and if that's to busy Ill go through this one Drive-Thru that is 10 mins out of the way but at least I will l not have to see people staring at my ugly face and know that I'm nervous standing in line. God forbid I have to start talking whi | Craziest thing was I had a relationship for 4 years and never told her this. she was a former model who some people call the prettiest women they ever seen.I always said she was out of my league by a mile. We had a baby together 3 years ago and with the anxiety I had and added stress from being a new Dad I started taking oxycontin.First time ever taking pills. Long story short I told the love of my life that I was addicted to these painkillers and she took it as I was being dishonest with her and she stopped trusting me and left me. That's when I knew i needed help for my anxiety/depression. Till this day she dose not know any of this. Just thinks I was being a irresponsible person who wanted to get high. Now we co-parent 50/50 but till this day she dose not know that I have been to embarrassed to admit this to anyone and lived with this eating at me for 30 years. Moral of the story is life is so short.so A. - If you need help DONT wait! Ask today! And B.- Why should I have to feel any other way then normal? If this drug works and I don't have to live like i was then ill be happier than Gilmore! | M | 37 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 10/5/2014 | 5 | anxiety and depression | This medicine has been a lifesaver for me. I started lexapro almost 2 months ago. Before starting lexapro I was so angry, anxious and very irritable to the point of wanting to pull out my own hair. I couldn't stand myself let alone anyone else stand me. At first the meds made me feel high but that is getting better. I have gained a little weight but I have started eating less in hopes it will stop the weight gain. We shall see. No other side effects though. | F | 41 | 2 months 10 mg | 9/25/2014 | 5 | Depression and Anxiety | Weird (but not scary) vivid dreams Headaches after crying | Since I've been on Lexapro, I've had 0 panic attacks! This drug really is a mood enhancer more than it is a anti-depressant | F | 17 | 20 months 5-10MG 1X day | 8/22/2014 | 5 | BP-2, Social Anx | On-yawning at first, lower sex drive, more difficult orgasms, less creative, more sleep required. Off - brain zaps at first, hip pain, BP and Anx. | Lexapro was the missing puzzle piece for me. I was happy with my kids, new wife, life. I was social and confident and had a skip in my step. However, I'm one of those people that don't want to be on drugs as I refused help for 10 years prior. So, I weened myself off (6 weeks) 10 months ago and now I'm the same miserable person I was 11 years ago except now I have joint pain and I am more anxious than ever. | M | 49 | 10 years 20mg 1X day | 8/5/2014 | 5 | anxiety,depression ,pnd,gad | Starting 5mgs for 3 days then upped for for the remainder.. Loss appetite,sleepiness I felt the affects the first few days more happier expecially to my kids I'm able to handle situations calmer than I than would normally in the past :0) | F | 25 | 1 weeks | 7/31/2014 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | Headache, Drowsiness | I'm still taking Lexapro and it has helped me a lot with depression and anxiety. Some days are still bad, but for the most part 80% of the time It helps me a lot. | F | 22 | 4 months 5 MG 1X day | 7/29/2014 |