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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEXAPRO | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | depression and anxiety | upset stomach, head was foggy but went away after few weeks , nights sweats, loss of memory seems to be ongoing (short term memory) | all the articles i have read in here are mostly based on short term results, i dont think most people have taken it long enough to form objective opinion about it , i have taken it for 2 years and feel great, very little to no anxiety at all, some weight gain, i not fixated on stupid things that dont really matter,just got over battle with kidney cancer, ok now and loving life, people , dont sweat the little things in life that we dont have any control over, your just waisting brain cells. stop and smell the roses with a loved one. i also dident read anything in here about therapy while on anti-depressive meds. their designed to be taken ( WHILE YOU ARE IN THERAPY) not just for casual everday drugs . Lexapro has helped me in my relationship with my wife of 25 years and 2 beautiful children (who by the way have inherited my anxiety, they are both on low doses of lexapro and doing great. one more thing that really gets my attention in reading these articles , everyone keeps | M | 42 | 2 days | 5/29/2007 | 5 | Depression; Panic Disorder | Fatigue | It's been a lifesaver for me. | F | 41 | 1 years | 5/29/2007 | 5 | Depression | Could not have an orgasm, sleepy all the time, increase in number of migraines. When I stopped taking it, I tapered down gradually taking 1/2 pill for a week, then 1/4 pill for 4 days. Even so, I had a migraine every day for 6 weeks. It was horrible. | In spite of my horrible withdrawal experience, lexapro really helped me. It totally got rid of my depression, insomnia, and helped my OCD as well. Before lexapro, I had a terrible insomnia problem, and took a lot of ambien. Now, I don't take anything. I think it is possible that the reason the number of migraines I had while I was taking it increased was because I had to decrease another medication (Sinequin) because it made me too sleepy. Sinequin helps migraines. The only really bad thing I found about lexapro was the horrible withdrawal for people with migraines, and the effect on your sex life (which I understand is the same for all SSRIs.) | F | 57 | 365 days | 5/26/2007 | 5 | anxiety/depression | Diarrhea,constipation, flu like symptoms, some sleepyness during the day. vivid dreams. | After a long period of personal stress, I started to have anxiety attacks, I have had them in the past, was treated with Xanex, along with therapy with a psychologist. I started Lexapro three months ago, at first I did not feel better, had slight bouts of diarrhea and constipation, but after 3 weeks, I felt so much better, the depression had lifted and the anxiety symptoms had dissipated to some shaking once in a while, with that "heavy" feeling and headaches, especially during menstation. The sleepiness wore off, and though I remember some parts of dreams vividly in the morning, they are not unusual or odd, so I forget about them by mid-day, also I am back in therapy. I have had good results, but everyone is different, and you have to try it for yourself. I tried Cambalta for two weeks with horrid effects. Hang on, it's tough work to get better, and I know from experience, people mean well, but unless they have gone through it themselves, they can't understand, and it's a | F | 50 | 3 months | 5/25/2007 | 5 | Depression | Perhaps a slight decrease in sexual response, but nothing else. | I am taking 10mg per day in the morning. It took about two weeks to really kick in, but I suddenly realized that I didn't want to cry all the time anymore, I can deal with the stress that is involved in my family situation that put me on it in the first place, I feel hopeful about the future again. I am very happy that my doctor prescribed this for me. | F | 58 | 28 days | 5/22/2007 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic Attacks | Constipation, some libido decrease, ejaculation delay | I started on 10mg and was increased to 20 after 6 weeks. 20mg has helped quite a bit in reducing anxiety issues and panic attacks. After about 6 weeks on 20mg almost all the side effects went away except the ejaculation delay. It now takes about 3 times as long to orgasam as before the meds. Self service is almost impossible since it takes over a hour for that. Strangly after 6 weeks on 20mg my libido has increased to even more than it was prior to starting the meds. | M | 55 | 4 months | 5/22/2007 | 5 | anxiety, depression | Nausea, loss of appetite, extremely tired during the day(remedied this by taking it at night) - this was all only in the first week | This is the first antidepressant I've ever taken (only medication, actually...I'm pretty healthy) so I can't compare it to any others. I started out on 10 mg and haven't had to increase my dosage in the 8 months I've been taking it. The first week was a little rough, but my doctor warned me about it ahead of time. The first 2-3 days, I was nauseous, had little to no appetite, and my anxiety was worse. By the end of the first week, I was feeling much better. I was really wary about taking any medication at first, but I'm really thankful for how much it's helped me. I know some people feel it took them from depression/anxiety to emotionless but I haven't found this to be true for me. I most definitely still have emotions. I still get sad, angry, frustrated, and stressed, but when I'm SUPPOSED to feel this way. And they aren't exaggerated either. Otherwise, I'm happier, more confident, caring, more calm and relaxed, and positive about the future. But in all fairness, this is who I was bef | F | 20 | 8 months | 5/21/2007 | 5 | Anxiety/Depression | The first day or two i had feeling of being light-headed. No other side effects. | This med is amazing!! I actually feel like a "real" person! I am in a good mood all the time..I can relate better to my husband and son! Very pleased with the results!! | F | 37 | 4 months | 5/19/2007 | 5 | Depression | I didn't want to check my mail. | I love this stuff. I'm so laid back it's sick... I'm happy, I'm losing weight.. I have totally been able to overcome my over-eating habits. Sex is great... very great. ;) I take it before I go to sleep, and then I am OUT! I broke my foot the other day and instead of thinking it's the end of the world... I've been pretty cheery, my girlfriend can agree, I've been pretty happy. I haven't noticed any side-effects and I seriously think that Lexapro only works if you are in the right place mentally to take it, it's not for everyone. | F | 24 | 1 months | 5/18/2007 | 5 | PPD, Anxiety | Yawning, decreased appetite | Absolutely fabulous for me! I have tried several others many years ago and was really afraid of trying lexapro, but knew that I owed it to myself and my family to try it out. I started with a really low dose (2.5mg) and worked my way up to 15mg. I have my life back and can actually "live" in the moment. The early side effects have gone away too. | F | 30 | 4 months | 5/17/2007 | 5 | post partum depression and anxiety | Dry mouth, weight gain, slightly moody, irritable | I began taking Lexapro after giving birth to a premature baby. I was in therapy as well, but the post partum floored me! I began taking 10mg and then gradually brought it up to 20 mg last year. What a difference!!! I recommend Lexapro very highly. I've taken Prozac in the past, but the side effects were too much to handle. My mind is now clear, my thoughts are in check, and I no longer have post partum. I continue to take it because I was diagnosed with clinical depression 9 years ago and I don't plan on stopping. If I have to take it for the rest of my life, then I will. | F | 34 | 3 years | 5/16/2007 | 5 | dysthymia, GAD | inability to ejaculate; some tiredness | For me it has been incredibly effective. Within the first two weeks on 10 mg it eliminated most of a lifetime of negative thinking about myself as well as a tendency for obsessive thought patterns. There was still some residual depression and sadness related to old thought patterns, but after four weeks even that was gone and for the first time in my life I have had nothing but consistently positive feelings about myself which has translated into my interactions with people. The only side effects I experienced were some tiredness and the inability to ejaculate. The tiredness was a non-issue since by taking it right before bedtime, it helped me sleep much better. Was again able to ejaculate within 3 days of reducing the dosage to 5 mg and so far the lower dose has not negatively affected my mood. | M | 59 | 6 weeks | 5/16/2007 | 5 | Stress Issues | none | I am completely happy with Lexapro. It softens the rough edges in life so I can better deal with it. It is worth taking and I am glad for it. Although i am taking the 20 mg as with the 10mg i still had the edgy feel after 30 days. | F | 25 | 10 months | 5/14/2007 | 5 | depression/GAD | For the first 3 days I experienced, metallic taste and very dry mouth, fatigue, insomnia, jumpy legs, clenched jaw, loss of appetite, foggy brained, slight muscle spasms, dilated pupils, constipation. Insomnia and jumpy legs stuck around for about 2 weeks. Difficulty reaching orgasm is the only side effect that has not gone away. | Lexapro has changed my life. I have gone to therapy for 7 plus years and struggled to "feel normal" on my own for years. I hit my own personal rock bottom this winter and decided to try medication. I felt the depression lifting within one week and here and there I felt and realized the anxiety was being replaced by confidence and ease. I am no longer in my head all the time and finally feel what it is like to live in the moment without emotional and mental struggle. I am so grateful for this medication I finally feel on the inside what I worked so hard to maintain on the outside all these years. I started out on 10mg once a day for 7 days and then swithed to 20mg once a day, it was a very smooth transition. | F | 32 | 2 months | 5/10/2007 | 5 | Moderate depresion & anxiety | Nausea, decreased appetite, the shakes, incresed heart palpitations. | I started taking Lexapro 2 years ago-5mg for the first 2 weeks then 10mg after. For the first 3-4 days I had nausea, a decreased appetite, heart palpitations and my hands were shaking. After those 3-4 days those side effects went away. I felt less depression and my tendency to be anxious over trivial things subsided. Due to issues at work my anxiety level ratcheted up earlier this year. I've now been on 20mg for a month now and things are going well again. | F | 28 | 2 years | 5/10/2007 | 5 | severe anxiety | I felt better in an instant | It has changed my life for the best, I haven't felt this good in years | F | 44 | 1 years | 5/8/2007 | 5 | anxiety and depression | none | F | 43 | 7 months | 5/8/2007 | 5 | Depression | At 10mg Increased sexual drive, and weight loss. But doctor raised to 20mg to see effects. I became tired. Dose lowered back down to 10mg. Got over all anxiety and depression, so stopped taking as didnt need anymore. Now I am under alot of stress and starting back up. | It seemed to help control diareha as that is the 1st sign of my body not handling stress well. When life became more under control I could back the does down, and ween off the med. | M | 39 | 1 years | 5/6/2007 | 5 | Generalized Anxiety/PTSD | In the first week I had some nausea, but that went away. I had some night sweats that lasted about a month, but has improved. My biggest complaint is how sleepy it made me. I could go to sleep at any time and I would have terrific dreams so I never wanted to get out of bed. Finally, after 3 months that has improved a bit, but it has not completely resolved. I love the dreams! | I have been taking 10mg since Feb and I love it. I would venture to say I was a little depressed when I first started and that has definitely gone away. My attitude is much more positive. I am a little "dead inside" but I don't mind not crying at the drop of a hat. I am not a zombie, my sense of humor and other feelers are still intact, I just am less likely to cry (which is a good thing). My anxiety has improved a TON and as far as that is concerned, my quality of life is much better. I would recommend this drug to anybody. However, I think you really need to take it for many months before deciding if it fits you well. | F | 28 | 3 months | 5/2/2007 | 5 | mild depression | Very few actually. Sexual appetite is on simmer. There's tradeoffs with any medicine. | It's really a great drug when used properly. I suggest some therapy along with any depression/anxiety medication. I still feel as normal as ever with the rough edges smoothed out and the swings arn't as varied. Things don't tend to bother and stay with me as long. I can move forward. Here's a surprise -- there is no magic potion, but this is about the best out there. | M | 48 | 3 years | 5/1/2007 |