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 | Social Anixety, mild depression | None - I virtually experienced no side effects. At first, I had a few emotional side effects, but they went away very quickly. | This has worked very well for me. | F | 25 | 1.5 years 30 MG 1X day | 2/1/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | None | M | 36 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 1/30/2011 | 1 | Bi-Polar Depression | Worsening of Depression after 2 weeks | In my opinion and from my experience, Lexapro is the worse anti-depressant there is. I took it for 14 days. In the beginning I started to feel somewhat better and then on day 14 I was plunged into one of the worst depressions of my life. I hate this drug and would not recommend it to anyone from the experience I have had with it. | F | 56 | 14 days 10 1X day | 1/27/2011 | 5 | Depression & Anxiety | More energy, ability to concentrate has increased, laughing out loud, finding joy in going places, EXCESSIVE YAWNING One thing that isn't so great about it is that although my concentration has increased dramatically, it's a problem while driving. I can only focus on one thing at a time, such as the lines on the road or the car in front of me, where as before I was keeping a look out for every little thing that could go wrong. Decreased road rage. | I have been noticing an increasing amount of changes going on with myself. The biggest thing is the fact that I don't overreact to everything! I have been laughing out loud and joking around more, and my husband seems to enjoy being around me now, too. I have been looking for a job recently and would panic every time I had to follow up after an interview. It got to the point where I was ignoring phone calls because I couldn't deal with the idea of taking on the responsibility of a job. I got a call yesterday, after only 4 days taking the medication, from a place I interviewed at and was offered a job. I didn't ignore the call but picked it up and really enjoyed myself. Then I was bouncing off of the walls with enthusiasm! I wake up in the morning with energy and a clear head. I no longer feel like I'm dragging all day. I have been having an issue with misplacing things. I poured a cup of coffee for myself, grabbed the sugar and creamer, put the sugar in my coffee then placed the sugar in the fridge in place of the creamer. When I used the creamer and brought that to the fridge, I found the sugar! I've been doing it a lot lately- I focus on the act of making coffee, but the other actions are not controlled. | F | 21 | 5 days 10 1X day | 1/18/2011 | 4 | depression | I really didn't have any side effects from lexapro at all, For the time I took it I think it really did help. I was able to stop fixating on death, being SO critical of myself all the time, etc. It was definitely the push I needed to start getting out of that depression. | After a while it kinda just stopped working, and my doctor thought it was time to try another medication. Coming off was fine for me no withdrawal symptoms. | F | 18 | 1 years 1X day | 1/9/2011 | 4 | mild GAD and Migraine Prevention | I started taking Lexapro a couple of weeks ago after giving Cymbalta a quick 2 week try. I like it much better. Side effects were a lot gentler! I have experienced a bit of nausea, but it seems to be getting better. Sleeping Great! Unlike Cymbalta. Sex drive seems better too. A little tired during the day, but manageable. Felt a little hazzy, but think that was from the Cymbalta b/c it only lasted a few days with Lexapro. A big disadvantage is that I love the taste of food much more so now! I have the desire to eat all the time! | Started on 5mg for 5 days and then titrated up to 10mg. Glad I did that b/c I am very sensitive to meds... I think it helped. Drug seems to be helping. I've only had one migraine! It also is helping me not to 'sweat the small stuff' so much. | F | 38 | 16 days 10mg 1X day | 1/2/2011 | 1 | get anxious while driving or flying | Took Lexapro for 2 days only and it has been 2 days since I stopped it. I am very tired, difficult for me to get up the stairs, palpitations, stomach ache, abundant periods, sinusitis, crying . | Lexapro poisened me. | M | 45 | 2 days 10 1X day | 12/31/2010 | 4 | depression, anger management | inability to orgasm, 15 pound weight gain in 3 months | Don't feel "rage-y" now. Calmer, lessened feelings of hopelessness and fear of death. I like this drug because it didn't give me tremors like I experienced on Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. The weight gain is not good. | F | 53 | 3 months 5 mg 1X day | 12/30/2010 | 4 | GAD | Reduced sexual desire, inability to orgasm nausea (1 week) upset stomach (1 week) Increased sweating (especially facial sweating) | Put on a lot of weight while taking this drug but not sure if this was a result of my new found happiness (apathy?) or the drug. Found it very difficult to diet! Felt so good I convinced myself I was 'cured' and weaned myself off at 12 months but came crashing down again after 2 months successfully off the drug. Am taking Lexapro again, but trying 10mg p/day as I feel I was too apathetic on 20mg. Good choice to take Lexapro. Still not perfect but cope better with situations that previously stressed me out the most (dating, travel, etc) | F | 26 | 1 years 20MG 1X day | 12/21/2010 | 3 | Social Anxiety/Depression | Increased Anxiety, I couldn't sit still at all. Insomnia. | I guess Lexapro isn't for everyone. It didn't work well for me at all, I stopped taking after about 30 days and tried something else. | M | 20 | 30 days 10 1X day | 12/18/2010 | 4 | Lifelong depression; anxiety | First day I experienced pronounced euphoria; however, by Day 2 this effect had disappeared. Experienced several days of mild headaches and fatigue that gradually went away. Decreased appetite. None of the side effects were dramatic or unmanageable, and the good I've experienced so far with this drug has far outweighed the bad. | I was extremely apprehensive about taking any sort of chemistry altering prescription drug. This is the first anti-depressant I've ever tried. I've resisted the idea for years despite having multiple therapists suggest it. I've had lifelong moderate to severe depression (20+ years), and general anxiety for about the last two years. Mood swings, anger, the whole shebang. I began feeling the positive effects of Lexapro within the first week -- the fog lifted. I have more energy, I'm much much more positive (lifelong pessimist), starting to set goals, more focused, and I doubt I could cry on command anymore like I could for years. The anxiety is noticeably reduced, although I have experienced some situational anxiety. However, I was able to move through it swiftly and leave the situation behind within hours unlike before when I would brood and suffer for days. I have NOT lost my personality as I was afraid I would, in fact, I feel more like myself. As an artist and writer, I was concernced I would no longer feel creative or have left any wild emotion as inspiration. Turns out that fear was unfounded. Looking back, I realize the depression suppressed my personality with its crushing worry and doubt and hopelessness. I am very happy with Lexapro so far (only been three weeks, so I'm still cautious). ONE THING: If you are a drinker, this is NOT for you. After half a glass of wine I feel woozy and awful. The effect of alcohol in combination with Lexapro is intensified (not to mentio | F | 35 | 3 weeks 5 mg 1X day | 12/14/2010 | 3 | Anxinety, depression | Diarrhea, inability to orgasm, loss of sexual pleasure, significant weight gain, withdrawal was not pleasant | I would say that the drug did remove the initial anxiety and depression I was feeling. It did not help improve my memory nor do anything for my social anxiety though. The first 6 weeks there was a lot of running to the bathroom - I don't see how someone like a truck driver could ever take this drug. As time went on, my sexual sensitivity began to diminish, my weight began to skyrocket (20+ lbs.) and the benefits of the drug began to be outweighed by the anxiety and depression caused by getting fat and sexual dysfunction - so I quit and decided to take a cognitive approach (listening to self-help tapes with positive messaging) and exercise. It's been a few months without and I'm OK - but withdrawal is a *bitch*. To me it feels like you are feverish and it lasted maybe 5-6 weeks. Let's not be too dramatic here - I didn't feel like it was the end of the world, but it was no walk in the park. I did half my dose for 2 weeks before quitting, though. Despite all this, looking back, it might have been what I needed for the time that I was on it. | M | 48 | 6 months 10 1X day | 12/4/2010 | 4 | anxiety | This was a wonderful medication for me but after 7 years it stopped working due to lots of stress at work and home. It really kept me on an even keel. Minor side effects: waking during night, sweats in morning when I took it. | F | 51 | 7 years 20 mg 1X day | 11/29/2010 | 3 | G.A.D./Panic Attack | NIGHT SWEATS! Been having to change pajamas in the middle of the night sometimes twice a night and I have had to change sheets almost daily. | F | 28 | 1.5 years 10 2X day | 11/22/2010 | 4 | Post natal depression/anxiety/panic | Loss of libido, Difficulty reaching orgasm, fatigue I feel tired most of the time, yawning, dry mouth,weight gain | I started taking 10 mg lexapro after I developed post natal depression. I have suffered depression anxiety and panic attacks in the past. I found it very helpful. It made me feel so much better and completely stopped the anxiety and panic attacks. The biggest complaint I have is the fatigue and loss of sex drive/orgasm and weight gain. I am now taking 20mg. I am now considering talking to my doctor about trying a different med. | F | 33 | 1 days 20 1X day | 11/19/2010 | 3 | Depression and Anxiety | Anxiety, bad bad anxiety. shaking one day, feeling nervous, feeling keyed up, insomnia, racing thoughts, decrease in appetite | I'm just on day 10 but what a ride its been.Before I started I had a worsening of depression due to beginning birth control--also irritability and fatigue.My personal life had become so stressful and I couldn't tolerate the emotional pain. I am very sensitive to meds so just started 5mg of lexapro. I had a panic attack which I don't have a history of. Had shaking for one day. Doc advised me to try another day and the anxiety hasn't been as bad--no panic or shaking but still a lot to deal with. I am increasing also. currently on 7.5 hopefully can make it at least to 10 in a few weeks. It seems to be getting a little better daily. Big pros: I have so much energy I don't even recognize myself. But it also feels like normal amounts of energy. Its been so long since I had this kind of energy. I dont' feel like I am 90 years old anymore.Things don't feel nearly so overwhelming. I started feeling these affects on day 8. So I'm feeling definite benefits. Insomnia at first but it is slowly improving and so is my appetite. I take it first thing in the morning and have about 6 hours of anxiety. The afternoons I feel better now. | F | 34 | 10 days 5 to 10 1X day | 11/19/2010 | 5 | Depression; Agorphobia | Really none. Maybe carelessness with words; I need to watch what I say out loud VS. what I keep to myself - mostly bad humor. But a sense humor is a good thing, right? I should point out that I take Lexapro before going to bed in order to avoid any other possible side effects. There have been none other than some light headedness when I first starting taking the drug. That went away after a few days. | I had problems with bad side effects with a few other drugs before trying Lexapro. However, Lexapro has been great for me. I started with 10 MG and upped to 20 MG after a month to see if it would be even better, and it is. I'm more focused at work and find great satisfaction and pride in what I do. I'm so much better with people, especially coworkers. I've taken a few trips to places like Boston, Newport RI and New York city (twice) and had a great time. Crowds don't bother me anymore. It's like a whole new world. I don't worry about anything; I get things done. I've lost weight due to being more active. Also, my sex drive is terrific. No problems at all in that department. I do tend to take a bit longer to climax, but I appreciate the extra time in the moment! This drug has given me life. | M | 40 | 5 months 20 MG 1X day | 11/16/2010 | 4 | Depression from PTSD | My muscles are clenching up, especially at night. It's a bit painful and quite frustrating. | Good medication, but the muscle-clenching is very disturbing. I didn't have it on the starter-dose(1/2 dose). If this doesn't let up, I am going to go back to the 1/2 dose. | F | 48 | 1 months 5MG 1X day | 11/14/2010 | 4 | GAD/Depression | None. A little caffeine-like buzz at first at 10 mg, then was fine. Just increased to 20 mg and having the same buzz-type feeling again, but I suspect it will decrease just as it did at 10 mg. Very vivid dreams. | I like Lexapro because I do not have side-effects with it. No changes to weight gain/loss (though I'd like to lsoe), no libido issues, etc. I've had good luck with it although I recently increased from 10 mg to 20 mg. I was on 10 mg for 18 months and it worked great, but then I had a major spike in depressive symptoms. My doctor increased me to 20 to get over the hump and I hope to decrease again to 10 at some point. Overall I am very happy with the drug, feel much better, and able to cope. I do have a little bit of a "I don't give a sh*t" attitude, but that's OK too. | F | 44 | 1.5 years 20 1X day | 11/12/2010 | 4 | aniexty | A little dizzy the first couple of days. | Started with 5mg for five days then went to 10mgs. Have been feeling alot better. Have not had another panic attack since starting lexapro. Was very aprehensive to begin with but so for so good. | M | 59 | 10 days 10mg 1X day | 11/11/2010 |