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 | depression/anxiety | for the first week i was really tired, then as time went by(about two weeks)it got better. No other noticeable side effects. | I started on 10mg for about a month and a half, felt better as far as the depression goes, but still had the anxiety. My Dr. increased my dose to 15mg and so far I feel great! I feel positive, my outlook on life has changed for the better, all in all, a change for the much better. | M | 33 | 3 months | 2/25/2009 | 5 | depression | None until we upped my dosage to 30mg, then I was very sleepy | I was dx with depression 8yrs ago, started on several different anti-depressants Rx by my GP, including Lexapro(last 2 yrs) felt OK not great, finally went to a Psych. who added Wellbutrin (300 mg, 6 mons ago). Worked great but we decided to tweak it more by upping the lexapro to 30 mg. Meanwhile 1 yr ago I was dx with sleep apnea (using CPAP machine - REALLY helped). 2 wks after upping the lexapro I started getting really tired. Returned for another sleep test, apnea (you stop breathing wake yourself) was fine w/ the CPAP but I had a lot of limb movement and had excessive daytime sleepiness (had to stay all the next day for daytime tests). My sleep doc RX Provigil to keep me awake during the day, didn't want something to just "keep me awake" I wanted better sleep. Started researching, found a link between depression, sleep apnea, SSRIs and PLMD (periodic limb movement disorder) which is different from Restless Leg that my doc ruled out since I didn't have the twitchy feeli | F | 45 | 2 years | 2/24/2009 | 5 | 10mg | spacy-ness, jaw clenching at first, some insomnia | i've tried so many SSRI's i lost count and i have to say this med is REALLY ONE OF THE BEST. it still has its patent so its a little spendy but it worth it. i admit i'm one of those people that stop when i feel better cause i think i don't need it anymore. i'm going back on it soon. wish me luck. | F | 27 | 2 years | 2/19/2009 | 5 | Sweaty palms, slightly more fatigued that usual | I'm a law student, so my life is quite stressful. I was having a lot of trouble keeping my anxiety in check, resulting in lots of crying spells, and I was generally feeling completely overwhelmed. But this drug really turned my life around and got me back to feeling like a normal person. It has been totally worth the minor side effects. I am on 10 mg/day. | F | 25 | 4 months | 2/11/2009 | 5 | GAD | In the beginning I felt a little bit tired but that went away. I took Lexapro at night so not a problem. Although now I don't think it effects me either way. | I love Lexapro. I've never been on an anti depressant in my life. I lost my mother to breast cancer very suddenly and after about 6 months I developed anxiety problems - post traumatic stress. I was prescribed Xanax, which helped, but the GAD continued. My doctor recommended Lexapro because it has the least amount of side effects. Well doctor was right. Please do not hesitate trying this medicine. I am not one to like to take any prescription but this one really did help so well with my anxiety. I feel like myself again. I have had not ONE side effect. It's a great drug and has given me back my quality of life without fear of having a panic attack or anxiety. Plus it's fast acting. I've only been on it 3 weeks. I would say it worked in less than 2 weeks. Stick with it, even if you get minor side effects, they go away. | F | 49 | 3 weeks | 2/11/2009 | 5 | Depression | Nothing intense, but I have noticed that I'm always hungry. However, I am on Klonopin & Buspar in addition to this, so I don't know which med it's actually a side-effect of, if any. If I miss a dose, I get really emotional, take things personally, and tend to feel like bursting into tears at the drop of a hat. | Personally, I love Lexapro. It was the first medicine I was prescribed when I was diagnosed with depression, and even though I've had my dose upped 3 times (the initial trial, which was 5, 10, & then 20), it still works really well for me. Of course as I mentioned if I miss a dose I get really depressed, but after I take it there's an immediate boost in my mood and how I feel about myself. | F | 20 | 2 years | 1/31/2009 | 5 | PMDD & GAD | Just the first 2 weeks, hot flashes, diarrhea, decreased eating. Only lasting effects have been a low sex drive, but I had this before too, but no problems with orgasm once into it. | This medicine is the first AD I have tried. I take 10mg. Totally had gotten rid of my GAD & PMDD. Sexual side effects arent horrible enough for me to stop, overall a great med for me. | F | 33 | 9 months | 1/19/2009 | 5 | Depression, anxiety | First 2 weeks, nausea, sleeplessness, feeling "spaced out", night sweats. After getting used to lexapro some mild weight gain and occassionally lose interest in sex. Less anxiety, more confidence and less mood swings. | I wish I would have started taking Lexapro sooner, it has changed my life! I've been unhappy and worried my entire life until I started Lex.. Now I am able to handle everyday life without falling apart. I've also become more motivated to take on new challenges in my life. I take 2.5 mg daily, must be taken daily or withdrawals are horrible. | F | 27 | 1 years | 1/5/2009 | 5 | OCD and Depression | Basically none. However, when it's bedtime, it's definitely bedtime. I sleep very well. | I've been taking it with very satisfactory benefits. It's the best antidepressant I've ever taken. I've tried Luvox, Prozac and Celexa. Celexa and Lexapro are similar; Lexapro has many less side effects though. I have recommended it to others who have had success; some have not had success with it. That's why it is a good thing that there are many medication options. The Bible tells us that one day there will be no more sickness: Isaiah 33:24 and Rev 21:3,4. That's my ultimate hope-the benefits of the Kingdom by Christ Jesus. For now I have an ideal bandage. :-) Behavior therapy (exposure and response prevention) has helped with the OCD. If you have OCD, behavior therapy is a tremendous help. | F | 54 | 4 years | 1/2/2009 | 5 | Depression & GAD | No side effects, possible weight gain, but am unsure if this medication is causing it | GAD is generalized anxiety disorder and depression, is well, depression. I am sleeping better than ever before, no pounding heart. My follow through is great, where as I used to be flaky and couldn't be counted on, Lexapro has changed all that - now I'm dependable | F | 45 | 2 months | 1/2/2009 | 5 | Depression / Minor anxiety | Jaw clenching, insomnia, reduced sex drive | Almost like this drug was made for me. I feel like my old self again. If it doesn't work for you, try other antidepressants. As far as what everyone is saying about coming off of lexapro, yes it sucks, but it sucks for all antidepressants. I've only been on it a few days but I already feel better. I am fortunate enough to not have a lot of side effects. I couldn't sleep the first night but since then I've been fine. Dr. prescribed klonopin for the first 30 days to relax the jaw and help the anxiety until the lexapro kicks in. Reduced sex drive is fine since mine is naturally high. | F | 20 | 3 days | 12/28/2008 | 5 | gad | nausia | F | 21 | 90 days | 12/25/2008 | 5 | major depressive disorder, gad | Really, I have no clue. I always have dry mouth-but that could be from my hypothyroid. I have weight changes, but I have an eating disorder too. For me the benefits of Lexapro outweigh any side effects. | I am very glad I am on Lexapro. I tried Welbruitrin (sp) and did not have a good experience with it. I no longer live in a constant state of anxiety. I have soo much motivation back. I can now participate in my daily living and enjoy activities again. | F | 20 | 8 months | 12/21/2008 | 5 | Anxiety | Initially increased anxiety for 3 weeks before the medication took effect. Insomnia which is treated with a small dose (1/4 of 15mg tablet) of mirtazapine. | M | 29 | 3 years | 12/19/2008 | 5 | depression/anxiety | None really, but I was started on 5 mg and this is my second time. The first time, I got a headache and "fuzzy" head. Not this time. | It helped me so much. I wish I had started taking this years ago. My kids and husband would have been so much happier. Make sure to start with low dose (5mg) and then work up from there (I'm on 20 mg now). | F | 44 | 4 months | 12/10/2008 | 5 | severe depression and anxiety | nausea(decreased over time), insomnia, delayed ejaculation, lower sex drive | I felt a whole lot better after the first dose, I finally had relief from the anxiety. The nausea was only for the first week and decreased each day. The insomnia also decreased and I only experience it occasionally. | M | 20 | 2 years | 12/9/2008 | 5 | depression and stomach pain | dry mouth, increased appetite | My daughter developed depression and stomach pain when she was out of school for four weeks due to a postviral migraine. This seemed to start working almost immediately. | F | 8 | 4 weeks | 12/7/2008 | 5 | Major Depression | None | I've been on Lexapro for about 4 years now and don't have any side affects that I can put a finger on. Maybe slight ringing in my ears, but that's it. Oh, also delayed orgasm but what's that compared to deep despair? Love it but my new insurance company doesn't like it and will only pay 50%. So I'm thinking of asking my doc if I can try Celexa, which the pharmacist says is the closest thing to Lexapro. We'll see. | F | 55 | 4 years | 12/2/2008 | 5 | anxiety | love it!! | F | 43 | 5 years | 11/25/2008 | 5 | Depression | The first 2 weeks: jaw clenching, no appetite (not complaining about that one), sleepiness, no sex drive, really weird dreams, and the worst part of it was a very "stoned" feeling. Almost all these symptoms went away after 2-3 weeks. I occasionally clench my jaw at night and if I take the pill before bed I'm not sleepy in the day time. Sex drive is low, but I can climax again. | Started meds because 2 close people died and caring for SIL who is dying of cancer and her children. Overworked, overwhelmed, and grieving. This is my first kind of depression medication, so I don't have much to compare it to. The first few weeks had funny side effects, but my mood was lifted, so it was worth the it. I worried I would gain weight, but it has decreased my appetite 25%, so I've lost a few needed pounds and have more control over my eating. Not sure if that is the medicine or the depression being lessened, but it is helping. | F | 33 | 2 months | 11/23/2008 |