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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEXAPRO | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 4 | Anxiety | I was on Lexapro for over 2 years, and never had major attacks of anxiety like I used to have. I decided to wean myself off, since I didn't want to be on the medication forever. I followed instruction on how to wean myself off. Now, 3 months later, I am having major anxiety again. I usually have day-to-day anxiety or stress, but a few times a year(when not on meds) I will have a big panic attack and then days or weeks of high anxiety following. I am now back on Lexapro, and am waiting for it to take effect. Now, I never want to be without it! | F | 27 | 2 years 10 MG 1X day | 1/14/2015 | 1 | chronic fatigue syndrome | I was prescribed Lexapro for chronic fatigue syndrome which I later found out was in fact a wrong diagnosis. However just hours after starting Lexapro I had really bad side effects. I could not stop shaking or sit still my hands were trembling and muscles twitching. I felt really unbalanced on my feet and was worried about walking. I had no appetite, felt nauseous and had constipation. I was sweating all over parcularly under my arms, hands and feet. I had really bad headaches and colored lights flashing in my eyes. I felt like something in my brain had snapped. The brain fog was terrible and caused suicidal thoughts. I could not concentrate and nothing seemed real, I felt agitated all the time. I could not even read the newspaper or watch TV. I was not able to sleep, sometimes less than an hour a night. My emotions were really numb, I felt scared all the time not knowing what to do. | All I can say is that Lexapro ruined my life. I feel that the drug has poisoned my body making me feel worse than I have ever felt in my entire life. I still have muscular pain and cramps with horrible dizzy spells. This drug caused restless leg syndrome that is now getting worse. Before I took this drug I was was working and happy. I lost my job because of this evil drug from hell. It caused severe depression that I did not have before I started taking it. I cannot live my life as I used to and I won't ever be be the same again because of this terrible drug. | M | 58 | 8 days 10 MG | 1/9/2015 | 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 | 4 | Multiple psych issues | Nothing of note | Works better than most I've tried. | F | 60 | 10 years 50mg 2X day | 1/3/2015 | 3 | Anxiety | Due to work issues creating overwhelming stress and anxiety, along with sleepless nights, my doctor initially put me on 5 mg. of the generic. Upped to 10 mg. one month later as I was still having anxiety symptoms and really felt no change. After 3 months on the 10 mg. I have experienced a "zombie" like, zoned-out feeling and have basically no motivation. The no motivation has caused weight gain of several pounds during this time. My doctor indicated this may not be the medicine for me and is weaning me off of it over the coming month. Or I am having symptoms of depression while on the medicine. Others I have talked to believe it is the drug doing this. However, it has taken away the anxiety but I feel like I don't want to go anywhere or do anything and force myself to do so. I'd rather sit and watch TV and just "zone out." I have heard feeling like this is common on Lexapro. | This medicine did alleviate my anxiety but has taken away any motivation to do things - rather now would put things off instead of doing things now. It does have a calming effect after you are on it several weeks but it just may not be the medicine for me. My doctor will be monitoring me while I am weaned off of it. The weight gain can also cause an anxiety/depression issue if one is already overweight when starting to take the drug as I seemed to crave comfort food over a healthy regular meal. | F | 59 | 4 months 10 mg 1X day | 1/1/2015 | 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 | 1 | anxiety/depression/derealization | First days (on 10mg) -delusions, strange thoughts, strange feelings, "fog," increase in anxiety--eventually these symptoms went away and I upped to 20mg--felt strange again briefly (but no delusions), this went away in a few days. I was on this drug for a while to 'give it a chance'--my pupils would dilate whenever I took it. I never noticed any benefit. | I have a friend who was having severe anxiety and depression and this medicine really helped her. It was, however, an awful experience for me. If you have severe symptoms when you start dosing, I suggest you stop taking the med even if your doctor tells you otherwise/'to wait it out'. I've since learned there're too many meds out there for these things to be acceptable. Find a doctor YOU are comfortable with and knows what he/she is doing. | F | 22 | 4 months 20mg 1X day | 12/19/2014 | 1 | Depression | None | Honestly felt like I was taking a sugar pill. It did not do anything for my depression and I did not have any side effects. | M | 29 | 2 years 10MG 1X day | 12/17/2014 | 3 | Depression, anxiety, panic, etc | Jaw Clenching, Headache--seems to be fading, Worse Brain Fog than fibromyalgia alone, More Extreme Fatigue, loss of appetite control, seems no help with fibro pain, dry mouth, heart palpitations, urine retention?, edema | I had to stop taking citalopram because highest dose stopped working for MDD, panic, and anxiety. This means fibromyalgia pain is back with a vengeance. However, I no longer am suicidal and this got rid of a 4-day-long panic attack within 1 day of commencing. I deal with massive exhaustion from FMS, pmdd, shingles, and EDS, and this has made it worse, though I'm making it through work. Hoping that fades or it's time for stimulant!!! Also, hugely improved productivity; I'm unfrozen. However, this is countered by a waning desire to spend quality time with quality people, but I'm forcing myself beyond that because friends are priceless. A little concerned that loss of control with appetite will cause weight gain that will depress me. Also, brain fog may be clearing a bit. | F | 41 | 3 weeks 5mg | 12/15/2014 | 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 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | Take at night. Notice Im kinda tired next day in afternoon. So trying in a.m. Slight very slight loose bowels. | People need to understand about SSRI's that just taking for under 2-3 wks doesn't give the drug time to work. Yes, you will have some sideeffects an everyone is diff on that. Your body is adjusting to the new drug. Your brain chemicals control everything in your body so yes you will have adjusting sideeffects. I know this. I'm on 5mg @ night now for 10days. Haven't noticed a "light bulb is on now" effect yet but its only been 10 days! Some of these take 3-4 wks or up to 8 wks to be effective. Im switching to a.m. an make sure I eat food first in case of nausea. Hopefully not sleepy in afternoon. Not planning on going up in dosage until 3-4 wks. Do have rapid heart beat but I think thats fr adjusting to it. Give these meds a chance. It rarely starts helping in 5 days!! An you might feel worse before you feel better thats just the way it is. After 2-3 mnths an still having sideeffects that are effecting your quality of life, go to Dr! | F | 46 | 10 days 5mg generi | 12/10/2014 | 4 | Anxiety | Insomnia at first. Exhaustion | saved my life | F | 29 | 5 years 20 mg | 12/9/2014 | 1 | Anxiety/depression | Rapid heart beat, shaking, sweaty hands and feet, felt really sick and in a cloud | Was having panic attacks and a lot of anxiety while in college. Doctor prescribed me to take it and immediately fell asleep and woke up in the middle of the night thinking I was going to die. My heat was racing so much, trembling, and sweating more than I have ever. I don't feel any difference just really confused and tired. Im afraid to take this again. | F | 20 | 1 days 10 mg 1X day | 12/9/2014 | 4 | depression and anxiety | Yawning, dry mouth, restless legs at night, waking up in the middle of the night, decreased sex drive | I wake up almost every night between the hours of 1 and 4 no matter what time I take the medication or go to bed. I usually have a hot feeling in my legs. It takes between 10 minutes to 1 hour to fall back asleep even though I feel tired. The medication, despite my poor sleep, is extremely effective in treating my depression and anxiety. | F | 20 | 3 years 40 mg | 12/6/2014 | 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 | 4 | Anxiety/Depression/Panic Attacks | Jaw Clenching, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Brain Fog, Sleep Disturbances, Insomnia, Extreme Fatigue | I feel as though this medication, while it has had a lot of side effects, they're mild, and manageable. Whereas, my panic, depression and anxiety was not manageable whatsoever. I feel about 75% better so far but I'm only on Week 2 of 20 mg... so I'm hoping in the next couple of weeks it gets much better. So long as this extreme fatigue goes away, I'll feel much better. The side effects I've experienced have not all been at once, just random dizziness, random headaches, random nausea, etc.. but the jaw clenching is nonstop. Sometimes I find myself curling my tongue up into a tight ball as well... which I've never done before. | F | 22 | 2 months 20 mg | 11/24/2014 | 3 | anxiety | My doctor prescribed lexapro to me because of my anxiety. At first i didn't see signs of side effects but after awhile i started to wake up sick, my heart beat was racing fast, I felt nauseous and I started hallucinating. It did work during the day. I could actually concentrate and i felt relaxed. | F | 15 | 2 months 10 MG | 11/21/2014 | 1 | Misdiagnosed depression | Major fog in head. Lack of caring. Lack of sex drive. Suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Lack of appetite. No focus. | Dose was started at 10mg. Raised in a week to 20mg. Tried to explain to doc something felt wrong with it. Became suicidial and withdrawn within a month and a half. Stopped this med against medical advice in the fourth month of use. Thank god for friends who stop in randomly on you without warning.... Within a week the fog cleared some. Suicidal thoughts stopped completely. Took 6 months to fully return to "myself" mentally. Strongly suggest no one take this, and doctors to listen to patient when they say something feels wrong. Only good to come of this was my seeking a second opinion and full dsmv workup.. Not suitable for social phobia or general anxiety. | F | 32 | 4 months 10 to 20 | 11/19/2014 | 1 | depressed due to loos of mother | I had a seizure, which is one of the rare serious side effects of this medication. Now since then ivd had headachs, head pains, confusions, cant be left alone i fall when i stand up, i cant think correctly, i have ti think on howto spell words now, i cant remember my own info, i have to have help with taking care of my own kids. I have to take two diff type of headach meds for my headachs and one for my seizures, I get agervated and frusterated when myhead pains start. I now have to have an MRI an see a nueroligist about my head. So i recomend nobody take this medicine | F | 24 | 1 months 10mg | 10/29/2014 |