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 |
| 2 | Panic agoraphobia | I was originally on 30mg of paxil worked great for a few years until I started getting severe panic attacks went to the doc and he prescribed me 10mg of lexapro for 3 days and 20mg from then on after a week and a half still felt sick flu like symptoms major anxiety zombie like feeling so I called the doc he put Me on 40mg I been on 40mg for 3 days now and still have major anxiety feel dizzy and severe headaches I also take 1mg of clonazepam a day for the agoraphobia does anybody feel or felt like I do and feel better now | F | 31 | 2 weeks 40mg | 1/31/2014 | 1 | deprisson | Made me have strange thoughts and panic attacks. | F | 37 | 1 weeks 10 | 1/28/2014 | 1 | anxiety | nagging headache | M | 56 | 365 days 10mg 1X day | 1/4/2014 | 4 | Depression | Headaches, flattening of emotions, some memory loss | PLEASE be aware that the generics of Lexapro are NOT the same as the name brand. Be very very careful when having an Rx filled. I had a terrible experience with one generic. The best manufactuer I have found is Lupen and is carried by CVS. | M | 62 | 3 years 10mg 1X day | 12/16/2013 | 1 | GAD | Weak legs Agoraphobic | F | 5 months 10 | 11/25/2013 | 5 | anxiety | First let me say that I started out on 2.5mgs at night for 2 weeks, then went to 5mgs which I am still at, the 5 mgs are in the morning. I have been on a total of 5wks the 1st four I had insomnia so I took 1/2 Ativan at night to help with sleep but would still wake after 4 hours, now at week 5 I cant imagine life with out it. I have a fabulous Dr. who says if 5mgs works for me then that is my therapeutic dose, hang in and start low, I tried it years ago at too high a dose and absolutely hated it. | Just never give up, I personally think that all meds are started at too high a dose , your body needs time to adjust, I hope you find what works for you......... | F | 58 | 5 weeks 5mgs 1X day | 11/23/2013 | 4 | Anxiety Disorders, Depression | None | Lexapro has not helped me with my medication resistant severe depression or any of my severe anxiety problems. THE ONE VERY IMPORTANT AREA THAT THE LEXAPRO HAS HELPED IS IT HAS ELIMINATED THE EXCESSIVE IRRATIBILITY THAT I EXPERIENCE IF NOT TAKING IT. This has made things much better for myself and my family. | M | 49 | 3 years 20 mg 1X day | 11/22/2013 | 2 | Depression | Had to discontinue as I could not cope with the severity of the headaches. Also experienced nausea, insomnia and the desire to sleep all day (in part at least because of the insomnia, I guess.) I could have put up with these, just not the headaches. | I was really hoping that this was my miracle after celexa stopped working after a while. My doctor told me that this drug had less side effects than celexa. Definitely not the case for me. I hope that others have success. | F | 46 | 6 days 20mg 1X day | 11/16/2013 | 2 | depresion and enxiety | Im not sure lexamil its lexapro.i have frequenly yawning,thinking of scared things,shoulders stroking or twiching after yawning,afraid of going outside,afraid of being sad,restless sleep,tired, lose concetration.can I stop this tablets ,lexamil&alzam.can I stop taking it and use omega 3. | F | 42 | 7 days 10mg | 10/31/2013 | 1 | doctor said it'd help anxiety | waking up every 2 minutes to pee, severe tooth grinding during sleep, nightmares, very agitated, psychosis, MADE ME WANT TO JUMP OUT OF MY SKIN! My hands and feet were POURING out sweat all day long, I couldn't concentrate on anything and I could not sit still at all! | Anybody remember drug education back in school, where the teacher mentioned a "bad trip"? That's what this vile crap was! A very scary bad trip...yet it wasn't an illegal street drug...a doctor prescribed this! It was expensive and it made my already severe overwhelming anxiety 100x worse! I see what they mean about the warnings of suicide ideation. I was starting to think about it too, as it was the only way to escape being trapped in my extremely agitated body. This stuff is EVIL!!! I cold turkeyed off after 2 days of hell (the 2nd day made the 1st day on it look like a picnic) and felt extra anxiety waiting for that poison to clear my system. If I could give it a zero or negative rating, I would've. | F | 42 | 2 days 10 mg. 1X day | 10/25/2013 | 2 | depression | numb or if I'm emotionional my feelings are exasperated more so than are normal | Be very careful in weaning yourself off , do not stop medicine all at once taper off the medicine slowly . When I tried to stop the medicine cold turkey I had highened roller coaster feeling of depression,suicide,and anxiety to the point that I felt like I thought I was losing my mind --I was unable to control my thoughts or behavior , in my opionion this is a dangerous drug and it is a drug. Try exercising, eating properly,taking vitamins, because the foods now are so depleted of nutrients, and get the right amount of sleep. check out this site for any drug info cchr.org or check out Gwen Olsen ie rx drug pusher, this person is an ex-drug rep. who can tell who the history and the relationsihp between the pharmaceutical companies , doctors, and the FDA and how they only treat the symptoms and side effects of dieases and don't want to find cures , etc ---it is a money making machine they have going. --try to find an intergrative doctor who looks at all resources and not just use drugs to cover up symptoms but treat the whole person | F | 58 | 13 days 10 mg 1X day | 10/19/2013 | 4 | anxiety and depression | None. Mild insomnia at first. Calming effects. Very good for ibs. | I take this along with Wellbutrin SR 300 mgs. It seems to be a good combination with all three neurotransmitters being addressed. Also take 150 mgs. doxepin for sleep. Will up the Lexapro a little soon. | M | 64 | 5 weeks 10 mg. 1X day | 10/16/2013 | 2 | Anxiety disorder mild depression | Great drug at first saved me Then upped to 10 mg lost 81 lbs Upped to 20 gained 30 lbs no libidinal Heightened anxiety | F | 28 | 4 years 20mg | 10/16/2013 | 2 | Mild depression/anxiety | Weight gain, constant leg & hip pain, nausea | PLEASE, review all other options for treatment before taking this medication. Dr's are quick to prescribe this and don't discuss the side effects and withdrawal symptoms. Do your research on this medication before starting this medication. Withdrawal symptoms are horrific...feeling much better OFF this medication finally! | F | 58 | 6 years 20 1X day | 10/6/2013 | 4 | depression, anxiety | for the first 2 days on 5mg i had the runs and felt apathetic and not myself. but since then i feel very good, not one argument with my husband, no tears at all and also no PMS.. i think it helped to turn me into a happier more normal person and i plan to continue taking it. maybe i will increase the dose because i do still get anxious at times, but i also meditate to deal with that which helps. overall lexapro has been a lifesaver as i was even having suicidal thoughts previously. btw my libido kind of dissappeared but its actually good because now i match my husbands sex drive. i rather be happy and 'sexless' than miserable and horny. | F | 38 | 3 weeks 10mg | 9/16/2013 | 5 | PTSD | Dry mouth. Insomnia and suicidal thoughts the first few weeks until the medication got stabilised. All in all, the medication worked wonders in combination with prolonged exposure therapy to rid me of my PTSD and calm me down. I am no longer anxious, and after just two days on the medication I felt brave enough to go outside in a crowded mall. Been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder since, but it works great for angst. | F | 24 | 9 months 10 MG | 9/5/2013 | 3 | Depression | BEWARE....the generics of Lexapro are NOT all the same. They vary greatly in how effective they are. Most generics are made overseas in India or China. I had to go to three pharmacies before I could find one that did not cause serious side effects. | Again, please be very careful when changing over to the generic of Lexapro. The best manufacturer I have found is Lupen. | M | 62 | 2 years 10Mg 1X day | 8/31/2013 Patient History | 4 | Anxiety attacks | Weight gain Extreme Fatigue | F | 32 | 6 years 20 | 8/13/2013 | 1 | Depression | I experienced an uncommon and life-threatening reaction to Lexapro. Urinary retention that progressed to a medical emergency. I had to ride in an ambulance and be cathed immediately. Had to wear the catheter for 2 weeks. If you notice any urinary difficulties, DO NOT IGNORE! | F | 28 | 3 months 20 MG | 8/4/2013 | 4 | Anxiety, IBS | Nausea, diarrhea, and spaced out feeling -- but only for the first 3 weeks. No ongoing side effects other than dry mouth and 5 lb. weight gain (over one year). | I take a very low dose and it has helped me a lot. I used to have panic attacks on the bus or in the grocery store; now I don't. It also improved my IBS symptoms. I feel a lot better. | F | 43 | 1 years 5 mg 1X day | 7/3/2013 |