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 | Because I'm unstable | My side effects are all bad.I feel like myself again, I think with clearly and i'm not so angry anymore. I enjoy doing the things I use to do. I'm also attending school with is great. It has not been all good I have no sex drive also have no partner so that not an issue. My sleep patterns off so I sleep for 4 to 6 hours at a time. | F | 42 | 6 months 10 1X day | 9/21/2010 | 5 | Major Depression, GAD | A little stomach issues like diarrhea now and then, dreams are more vivid but kind of interesting, not nightmares. | This was the third depression I have experienced and the worst one. I started at 5 mg, and my doctor increased it to 10, 15, then to 20. Each time I felt a lift for a couple of days then more ups and downs. But the great thing is the downs were not as low and the ups were more consistent! I really am feeling better, but not in the clear yet. But it is clearly helping me compartmentalize stressors so I can see them as less threatening. This is markedly improving for me. I also take Remeron and for me, the combination is steadily providing me energy, a more positive outlook, and am noticing and enjoying people more with patience and compassion. I like it so far, just wish it had worked faster and been prescribed sooner. Clearly we are all different...find what works for YOU, and manage your doctors! Take all our feedback in balance because if you are depressed, something will help even if this does not. It gets an A from me though. | M | 51 | 45 days 20 1X day | 9/17/2010 | 5 | Mild anxiety | Initially, insomnia, slight headache, stomach discomfort. Once dosage was reduced from 10mg to 5 mg, I felt better. When my mood is stabilized (when my husband doesn't get on my nerves) I want to stop taking Lexapro, only to get back on it after a few weeks! At this point, I don't have a reason to stay on the drug other than to cope with him!!!!! | F | 61 | 4 years 5mg 1X day | 9/13/2010 | 5 | GAD, some depresion | Increased appetite and yawning. | Lexapro has been working great for my anxiety. I used to have the "lump in the throat and chest" feeling almost constantly. After 2 weeks on Lexapro, that feeling is 90% gone. I am in such a better mood, not lashing out on my husband nearly as much. I have had anxiety for 1 year and after trying Paxil and Wellbutrin, Lexapro is by far the best med. I have been on. | F | 24 | 2 weeks 10mg 1X day | 9/13/2010 | 5 | Panic attacks | some ejaculation problems, numbing of emotions (needed it tho), some apathy, indigestion | This is a good drug and I would always be on it if not for my body growing a tolerance to it, I might have to look for something like zoloft to replace it. | M | 27 | 8 months 20mg 1X day | 9/2/2010 | 5 | GAD | F | 52 | 10 1X day | 8/29/2010 Patient History | 5 | Anxiety | Yawning throughout the day no matter how much sleep I get, my ears always feel blocked, altho the yawning opens them temporarily. | I feel like I could stay on this drug the rest of my life. Whatever I have to deal with while on it, is well worth how mentally well I feel! | F | 48 | 14 months 10 MG 1X day | 8/27/2010 | 5 | GAD and Panic Attacks | Restless leg syndrome which is VERY annoying, dry mouth, initially some sleepiness but this went away after about two weeks. | Lexapro saved my sanity! I was experiencing severe panic attacks, one of which landed me in the hospital (thought I was dying). In about two weeks after starting, I began to feel some real relief and the sleepiness went away. I am a 46 year old female. I thought, after about two years of taking the Lexapro that I didn't need it any more. Within one week after abuptly stopping (do NOT do this), the panic attacks were back full force and even a Xanax didn't help. I saw my doc and got back on my dose of Lexapro and now only occasionally have a "break through" attack, but they are much less severe and only happen a few times a year. I recommend Lexapro as an option for GAD and panic disorder. | F | 46 | 6 years 20mg 1X day | 8/25/2010 | 5 | anxiety, depression | First two weeks as my body was adjusting were brutal (nausea, drowsiness, loss of appetite), but since then it's been wonderful. I've not experienced any of the weight gain or bloating. I am having some very vivid dreams and sweating a bit more, but who cares. I'm back to feeling like myself. | You really need to stay on it through the initial week or two for your body to adjust before deciding this is the drug for you. | F | 39 | 4 months 10 mg 1X day | 8/18/2010 | 5 | anxiety | slight constipation, sleepiness. Worked great. Then one day just stopped working. | M | 52 | 3 years 10 1X day | 8/18/2010 | 5 | GAD/Depression | Initially, I experienced increased anxiety, it lasted a few days and was totally worth it! | Firstly,Id like to say Ive seen an inc in positive comments for Lex on this site since I was here last.People generally dont go on forums to speak about pos exp -we like to vent when we've had a neg exp,its human nature, so please bear that in mind. I began taking lex 1yr ago for GAD.For some reason I never admitted to my doc how depressed I had been.I began on 5mgs-which is a good dose to start on with GAD as the adjustment phase can be a bit rocky.On hearing about the adj phase a few years back I declined anti-ds because I wondered why I would want to inc the symptoms I was trying to get rid of.As I said,it was only for a few days.After 2 weeks I increased to 10mgs as I really wasn't feeling the benifits on 5mgs.Well,I have never looked back!Iam so much happier and able to manage life.I wont say I'm cured,I still have my wobbles but the Lex is the support which helps me to deal.Some people have told me they feel under a cloud or spaced out on Lex-I have never felt clearer or more in control.I'm happy and calm-I love it.Negatives would be-my libido has suffered a bit but I can live with that and I have gained about a stone.I thought initially the w8 gain was due to my pos mood-being hungry an not having my guts in a twist the whole time.All I can say is..if youre unhappy,cant deal with life,are too afriad to go outside,give this a go,youre already at rock bottom and the only way is up.Chin up,youll find yourself again.Good luck. | F | 29 | 1 years 10 mg 1X day | 8/18/2010 | 5 | depression | Lessening of depression and increased confidence. What loss of libido? Husband think I am on an aphrodesiac. No weight gain, in fact, less compulsive about food. Notice my mind works faster. Have noticed no adverse side effects. Took awhile to get effect, several weeks. Now have more energy and laughing. | Best antidepressant I have tried. Better than Prozac or Wellbutrin. Has helped pain in my knees which was constant. | F | 61 | 90 days 10 MG 1X day | 8/17/2010 | 5 | Asperger's Syndrome | It has changed my life. I tried to commit suicide. Knew I was different. Never could figure out why. After trying to commit suicide decided to dee a counselor. After one session we both came to the same conclusion during the intervening week. Now that I know what's wrong I can now address it. All the dark skies have cleared up and am now working on my social skills and being proactive with treatment. | M | 42 | 11 days 10 MG 1X day | 8/1/2010 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety, Agorpahobia | So far no side effects and doing well at 5mg. | I have suffered with anxiety, agoraphobia and emetophobia (fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit) all my life. Ive been on Xanax for 5 years, low dose, this have given me a good part of my life back. I havent seen the beach in 36 years and planning to go in a month, if I make it, Lexapro is a Godsend. | F | 56 | 36 days 5 MG 1X day | 7/11/2010 | 5 | OCD, GAD, depression. | none. | it's amazing as a drug could change your life completely. on 20 mg my head is clear, i'm more more reasonable... no sexual side effcet like other SSRIs! it's to try if u have OCD or GAD. it eradicates alla them away. it helps a lot also on depression. awesome stuff. | M | 24 | 7 days 20 mg 1X day | 6/21/2010 | 5 | major depression, PMS and GAD | Really no negative side effects. Lost weight at first. After a month back to normal (very petite). No sexual issues or side effects of any kind | Life Changing Drug!!! Struggled with a horrible cycle of insomnia, anxiety, depression, life changes and hormonal changes for a year. On day one of taking Lexapro I fell asleep within an half hour for the first time in a year. Within a week I felt like my old self but even better. The worries, and the major (and i mean MAJOR deep dark hole depression) I experienced (especially PMS depression)is gone and has stayed gone. I can feel emotion but don't fall apart all the time and I CAN SLEEP up to 6 total hours a night. A huge improvement from 2 or 3 hours. I plan on embracing this drug as long as I need to | F | 46 | 2 months 10 1X day | 6/15/2010 | 5 | Major Depression | Weight gain, vivid dreams/nightmares going on or off but otherwise normal. Worst side effect is complete sexual dysfunction - inability to orgasm, hating being touched, feeling as though any sexual contact is as annoying as rubbing an eyeball. | Close to a miracle drug for me - vastly improved social confidence, feelings of "happiness" as opposed to the wretchedness and despair of deep depression. Much improved anxiety control. Much better sleep. If it were not for the sexual side effects, which end up with me not even wanting to be hugged or kissed either, I would stay on this drug FOREVER. However, I'm trying out Pristiq to see if I can achieve something with OK effects without total sexual dysfunction. Have tried tons of others with disastrous consequences. If Pristiq doesn't work well, I will head straight back to lexapro and my husband and I will just keep on working on ways to have a relationship that don't revolve around me being responsive. It's SO hard being forced to choose between dealing with my problems and creating a huge marriage problem. (Don't get me wrong, we have a very long and loving marriage, but it's sure hard being like this!) Otherwise I love, love, love how Lexapro makes me feel. | F | 50 | 180 days 15mg 1X day | 6/9/2010 | 5 | Severe Anxiety/GAD/Depression | There are undoubtable sexual side effects with this drug for men, but nothing major! It's a little bit harder to achieve an orgasim, but that's all. No other side effects to speak of. | This drug is as close as it gets to a miracle drug, it has definitely changed my life for the better. No more worrying about certain social situations, concerts, planes, movie theaters, long drives, trips, etc. My work and gym routines are back to normal thanks to Lexapro. If you want to take back your life from the grips of anxiety and depression try Lexapro, it works! | M | 28 | 6 months 10 MG 1X day | 6/2/2010 | 5 | severe social anxieties | Good mood, talkative, social, loss of libido, need extra sleep | I have been taking Lexapro for more than two years. I used to have very severe social anxieties in which I'd go into freeze, flight, fight mode over every little tiny social situation. My anxiety level has fallen to that of other people's. The benefits from Lexapro are definitely outweighting the negatives of loss of libido and needing extra sleep. I recommend trying Lexapro if you have severe social anxieties. However, Lexapro should not be prescribed lightly. It is a difficult drug to taper off of. As for needing extra sleep, I find that skipping a dose every once in awhile helps. | M | 48 | 2 years 10 mg 1X day | 5/28/2010 | 5 | GAD | At first I had trouble sleeping but this past after couple of weeks. Still have proble with sexual side effect (cumming)even after prolonged sex. But I'm not complaining about this, I can always manage to shoot a load if I resort to hand work. | This has to be the best drug i have found in the lst 15 years and I have tried many of them. Finally able to feel myself and not drive my family to the edge. Took about three weeks for full effect to kick in, but began to feel better after first few days. Problem with shooting seems to be getting better, but I'm not so worried about that, since I now feel up to having sex 3-4 time per week rather than 3 -4 times per month. Getting hard on is no problem since depression is better, have quit using viagra. | M | 52 | 6 months 20 mg 1X day | 5/7/2010 |