LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (2093 Ratings)

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LEXAPRO  (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE):  Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Anxiety The only side effect I noticed was that I have some vivid dreams. They are not nightmares though, so they have not bothered me at all. While my anxiety was initially rather mild, this medication greatly helped reduce some of the every day anxiety that I previously lived with. After 2 weeks or so, I could already tell that I was more relaxed and it also helped improve my attitude and self-esteem. I was very hesitant to even try a med, but I feel that thanks to Lexapro, I function on a much higher and happier level. I would highly recommend this drug. F 23 4 months
4/19/2006
 5  Anxiety I did not experience ONE negative side effect. This was prescribed by my gastro MD, with the blessing of my GP, to help with my irritable bowel syndrome and some light depression/anxiety. I take the 10 mg. pill once a day. Lexapro changed my life for the better. Calmed all bodily functions--now I can stop and smell the roses. I plan to continue taking it for as long as possible. F 58 3 years
4/9/2006
 4  Anxiety/Depression Lots of tiredness...I was prescribed 10mg a day but since day 3 I have been cutting it in half and just taking 5mg a day. This seems to work pretty good for me. Been having a ton of sleeping problems though which I have to use Ambien for. Other side effects with Lexapro have been dry mouth and night sweats. Light headaches here and there as well. F 34 3 weeks
4/9/2006
 5  anxiety related fatigue I had night sweats for about two weeks after I started taking the medication (10 mg). These disappeared after about a week or so. Other than that I haven't had any. I'm taking 10 mg for anxiety related aches and pains. I can't tell you what a difference it has made in my life--I have the energy to enjoy doing things again. I don't feel "drugged" at all. Lexapro has been very subtle for me. F 24 4 months
4/8/2006
 5  depression Sleepiness...all the time, yet will have trouble falling asleep at night, can nap for half a day no problem. Jaw clenching at night and during the day. Nausea. Stomache pain, loose bowel movements, followed by constipation. Feeling dehydrated, and dry mouth. Headaches, blurred vision, increased episodes of vertigo. Some initial weight gain, but has now setteled down and am experiencing the reverse. Episodes of ravenous hunger and loss of appetite. Indifference to food. Difficulty achieving orgasm, less intense orgasm. Despite the many side effects I love this drug. I am taking 30mg, started on 10mg, a month late went to 20, a month later went to 30mg. I now feel so much calmer and happier, no anxiety attacks or feelings of dread. Did gain some weight but after being on the drug for 9 months that seems to have settled down. I had increased appetite which may account for that. My appetite has lowered significantly since being on higher dose. The fatigue and sleepiness is a pain, but am willing to put up with it as it beats not being able to get out of bed. F 40 9 months
4/8/2006
 3  anxiety / depression Fatigue, increased appetite, weight gain. Minor sexual side-effects which I have been able to live with, mainly reduced frequency of desire( 4 times a week to maybe 2-3 times a week. ). Loss of a 'free floating horniness' Overall drug has helped. I am calmer and more relaxed and less prone to 'ballistic' emotional reactions when under lots of stress. I exercise a lot and am proud of my physique. The weight gain has been disappointing and has been hard to control. I attribute it a combination of factors: increased appetite, slower metabolism and difficulty in exercising as vigorously since I feel fatigued a lot. M 48 6 months
4/8/2006
 3  Anxiety very weird, disturbing nightmares every single night; always sleepy -- could sleep 15+ hours; sweating at night; hair loss while this helped with my anxiety and irritability, the side effects have just gotten to be too much; am rather scared of going off after reading about it on this site, but think that's the only solution at this point. F 29 4 months
4/7/2006
 3  depression/anxiety Libido increases a bit just after taking it in the morning, but then dies. Very tough to get an erection, but once get there is is firm. Ejaculation through normal intercourse impossible and self-stimulation difficult. A bit of nausea and decreased appetite. Food tastes really good when I eat, but I have no desire to overeat. Easy to fall asleep, trouble staying asleep. Frustration with sexual side-effects is putting me in an angry (but not depressed) mood. First time on ADs. Felt a bit 'high' the first 2-3 days. Not at all unpleasant. I'm on 10mg and feel much more steady overall. My mind has settled down and I actually feel a bit sharper. The sexual side-effects are really getting to me though. I need to be on this stuff because I'm going through difficult times and serious high-stress/frustration at work, but I'd love to get off. Dr. said he might put me on 10 mg. of Celexa after I give this a try for another week or so. For the first time in a long time I'm actually enjoying spending time with my wife and kids. Still, the sexual side-effects are messing with me. M 41 5 days
4/3/2006
 3  General Anxiety Disorder Some sexual dysfunction and was always hard to achieve orgasm, Weight Loss, Jaw Clenching Lexapro had not done a damn thing about my anxiety. I still take things too personal when I know I shouldn't. I have had periods of good manic hyperactivity (which was lots of fun!), Alot of my irritibility was virtually gone and it's hard for me to get angry (which was really bad). I will keep taking this drug for as long as it's efficacy doesn't run out, because being a pizza delivery driver, driving with alot of utah morons (not mormons), and the cheap stiffs gets VERY stressful. M 21 2 months
4/3/2006
 5  anxiety/depression None I used to feel really nervous, tense, and sad for no reason, but I've been doing great since I started taking Lexapro. I feel happier from the moment I wake up in the morning to the moment I go to sleep. It takes away a lot of the tension. I am currently taking 20 mg/day. F 21 6 months
4/2/2006
 4  Depression Fatigue for a week or so. Prior to Lexapro I was on prozac for a couple years. I didn't get the initial "high" I experienced on Prozac or the hyperness. (Neither drug caused a loss of libido). But it does work to keep me balanced and I am on lowest dose. The problem with the Prozac is that I needed to keep increasing the dose, so after about 6 months on Prozac it wasn't working as well. I increased the dose but after two years it was obvious I would need to increase again. So far it has been almost a year on Lexapro and no problems. It does the job and I haven't needed an increase. F 28 1 years
3/31/2006
 5  Depression/Anxiety The first week, I was extremely tired. Also noticed that my pupils were dilated in the morning when I would get up. I also take an antihistamine daily, so perhaps the pupil dilation and sedating effects were from the combination of the two. Had some dizziness the first week. The second week the tiredness went away, but now I frequently have sweaty palms, and had headaches most of that week. The medication has definitely helped with both depression and anxiety. I am no longer crying at the slightest provocation, not obsessing about things, and not anxious. I feel like I used to feel on a good day-not unaware that there are issues that I need to resolve, but feeling capable that I can resolve them. More interested in getting out and doing things and interacting with people. House is clean, work gets finished, I sleep at night instead of worrying. My doctor had told me about the possible side effects and that for many people, these resolve after a few weeks. My side efects do seem to be going away, except for the sweaty palms. However, I'll take the sweaty palms over how I was feeling before any day of the week. Should have started on medication like this years ago! F 40 17 days
3/26/2006
 2  Depression EXTREME night sweats! Wake up drenched in a cold sweat nightly. Often have to change clothing in the middle of night and put a towel down on the sheet because it's SOAKED. Very gross and stinky. Wake-up dying of thirst and I drink at least 5 bottles of water a day. At first I thought perimenopause - I'm 42, so it seemed plausible. Also, ability to acheive orgasm difficult in ADDITION to loss of libido. Can't believe I didn't research this sooner. Going back to Wellbutrin XL... Been trying to find an alternative to Prozac for years due to difficulty in acheiving orgasm. Tried Wellbutrin XL but found I still had to take 10 mg Prozac otherwise was still depressed. Tried Lexapro on friends recommendation - said she had no sexual side effects. Going back to Wellbutrin & Prozac. Can't wait to get a good night's sleep without the sweating! It's been awful.... F 42 4 months
3/26/2006
 3  
3/21/2006
 2  Anxiety Mild dizzyness for a few days especially when driving. Difficulty having an orgasm at first, but it improved - not to the same point as before, but to a degree I could tolerate. It is doing nothing for me at all. I am no differnt than I was before taking Lexapro. I am going to step down by taking 1/2 a dose (from 10mg to 5mg) for a week and then take the half dose every-other-day for a week and then off. M 36 2 months
3/21/2006
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3/20/2006
 5  Depression/Anxiety not much, just felt very drugged and heavy headed for a few days. Really helped with depression quickly, but took longer to treat the anxiety. I only took 10mg F 45 8 weeks
3/17/2006
 1  Anxiety/Depression Within half an hour of taking my first dose of 10 mg, I began to feel dazed and as if I was high on pot.I developed this strange intense headache. It burned from my sinuses all the way to my upper back and shoulders.It is still burning right now.I feel nauseated, and my mouth is very dry, heart is beating fast, and I had diarrea. It has only been 7 hours since I took Lexapro. I chose Lexapro because it is supposed to help with anxiety and depression symptoms. I am concerned about the immediate and uncomfortable side-effects. I think I'll go to the gym tomorrow and frequent a health food store in search of a natural alternative. F 40 1 days
3/16/2006
 5  Depression & Anxiety I'm tired, but I can't really get a good night's worth of sleep. Nightmares! No sex drive what so ever...& i can't get an orgasm. My energy sort of diminished, I run out of breath a bit more easily, even though I am healthy & used to exercising each day. Lexapro, although came with some side effects, has been a blessing! I am no longer shaking and crying all the time. The nightmares suck, but at least I feel happier each day. It truly does help. F 19 3 weeks
3/15/2006
 5  Anxiety and Depression Light fatigue, somewhat itchy skin, MAJOR WITHDRAWAL GOING OFF (dizziness, heart palpitations, moodiness) even with weaning. Works really well... F 30 15 months
3/15/2006

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