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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 1  Insomnia and Stress No sexual desire or erections, apathy M 36 4 days
6/26/2007
 1  anxiety panic sleepiness, sinus problems, weight gain I was on Lexapro for about 6 years. I had these side effects the entire time but at the same time I had started Lexapro I had moved to a new city and started a new career. I thought my sinus issues were from living in a polluted city. I thought my sleep issues were because my new career was very hard. After about 5 years I began to wean off it and the withdrawls were terrible. Now that I am off. I no longer sleep anywhere anytime - sometimes 14 hours at a time. I no longer have sinus problems and I have lost some of the weight. If you start sleeping more and more with this drug - consider talking to your doctor about getting off F 34 6 years
6/25/2007
 4  depression/anxiety Sweating (different then the menopause sweating of last year), jaw clenching, headaches the first few days, restless legs at night Lexapro helps, I know that-but it did not cure me. Nothing will, there is no miracle pill to "fix" me-so I can't blame my apathy on this drug, I had it before I took Lexapro. My increased appetite and any weight gain I also feel is more related to job stress and the realization I'm over 50 and my life is not all I'd hoped for, and it's basically my own fault-others did bully me in the past, and that hurt and set me up with my negativity and anger, but I kept doing things to keep myself that way, then acted like it wasn't my fault. I missed a lot of things due to my defensiveness...but I needed therapy, got a little for anger as a kid but was against it so it didn't work... forget drugs, I couldn't/wouldn't swallow pills for years! But I finally came to grips with myself in 2004, decided my life sucked, went to my EAP...found out I had more issues than anger, got help for my alcohol problem, and after that, finally accepted I was depressed and had been most of my life, and i F 51 3 months
6/24/2007
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 4  Depression anxiety, Delayed ejaculation,minor weight gain, metal taste in mouth sometimes in the morning. I take it in the morning as I found I tried taking it at night but I would get night sweats and more of the vivid dreams then if I take it in the morning. Has helped me greatly at only 5mg a day! My GAD is much better and my overall mood is better I don't sweat the small stuff anymore! The main reason I went with 5mg instead of 10 is I had a difficulty with ejaculating which was very frustrating!My doctor says if 5mg is doing the trick then we will stay there for now with little side effects. I am very pleased so far. M 40 3 months
6/24/2007
 4  Generalized Anxiety Disorder Yawning the first two days, decreased appetite, 4 lb weight loss in the first week, due to lack of appetite. Kind of foggy feeling a few hours after taking the dose in the AM. (10 mg) After day 3 I noticed that my anxiety level has decreased already, and things don't seem so "extreme and severe". I haven't had any panic episodes since day 1. I still can't sleep at night though, but at least I am not lying awake and panic stricken. Not sure if I should be taking it at night instead. I'm a little afraid due to some of the postings I have read here with complaints of causing sleeplessness. I already can't sleep at night though. Overall the first week has been an overall pleasant experience. F 42 1 weeks
6/22/2007
 3  Depression First week: Experienced insomnia, really vivid dreams several times each night and in color, waking up in middle of the night as if shocked with inability to fall back asleep, racing heart, palpitations, unusual high mood swings during the day. After 6 weeks am experiencing unrelentless fatigue - could sleep 12 hours and then some. Really wired now and anxious. VERY BAD TEMPER (NEVER had that before taking this drug). I have disengaged from the world and feel "flat" with no emotions. Experiencing negative thoughts now which I have never had before taking this drug. My temper goes from zero to sixty and is bizarre - I lash out. Loose bowels daily. Got rid of my depression in first week - very fast reaction and it was good. But now am experiencing very bad mental side effects. I am asking doc to change my med immediately. F 41 6 weeks
6/22/2007
 5  Depression, anxiety Slight jitters during first week, deep yawning but not tired, occasional delayed orgasm. The first few days I was advised (as everyone should have been) to cut my 10mg in half. In the beginning it made me a little jittery and that went away after the first week. Now taking the full 10mg and I don't even notice it at all. I had taken it for about six months straight last year until I decided to try life without it. After a serious depressive episode a week ago I went back on it and like magic, everything was okay. This stuff works but you have to take responsibility and monitor how it affects you. M 28 10 months
6/21/2007
 5  anxiety n depression None except some weight gain (about 15 lbs in 10 months) I worked wonders for my anxiety and depression after I was diagnosed with MS. I weaned off slowly after about 10 months with no problems and I am getting ready to try Cymbalta. F 30 10 months
6/21/2007
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 3  social anxiety, ocd Tiredness and fatigue, vivid dreams, headache, hyper, giddy, sensitive, loud, jumpy, inappropriate or wild behavior It made me more eager to socialize, but I still don't really trust myself and my ability to make friends. No one except my family knows what I really act like. The best approach to ending shyness is to not care what people think of you, but that just doesn't show respect, especially when you have very little self-control. Lexapro has totally increased my excitement level but not my people skills and etiquette. I know further treatment will be needed. F 17 1 months
6/21/2007
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 3  GAD/Mild Depression At 10mg/day for 2 months, my depression persisted and my doctor increased me to 20mg/day. For the entire time I've been taking Lexapro, I've had no sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and only three orgasms during intercourse. Prior to that I was having one or more orgasms per week with my wife of 19 years. This was only acceptable because my depression symptoms went away...completely. I've only had a slight reduction in my ability to concentrate. My doctor dropped me down to 10mg/day today and I'm taking it at night. DON'T STOP TAKING IT WITHOUT A PLAN. I was away on travel and was without for five days. First two days...no problem. Day three I was very anxious. Days four and five were hell. I was like a squirrel on crack...no sleep, couldn't concentrate, metallic taste in mouth, JAW WENT NUMB! It was horrible. I feel like I've been chemically neutered. M 38 9 months
6/20/2007
 3  PPD, Anxiety,Panic Attacks The first two days I felt like I'm on painkillers and now, a day over a week, it just makes me really sleepy. This has calmed me down and I can't get so angry as I used to. I still have anger issues but no depression....so far. I'm on 10mg a day and it seems to be too much. But the doctor says the effects wear off after a month, so we shall see !!!!! F 21 8 days
6/19/2007
 3  Depression Irritable bowel syndrome, loss of libido, weight gain I started on 10mg which worked brilliantly. After a while the effect subsided and my dosage was increased to 20mg and then 30mg. At this dosage I still wasn't feeling great and the side effects were becoming to great to bear, so my psychiatrist slowly weaned me off it. This was absolute hell. It is a nightmare to come off this drug. Don't let this stop you from taking it if it works for you, but please be aware. My doctor likened it to coming off cocaine; I had migraines, couldn't see, was crying all the time, was dizzy, nauseous and just generally couldn't cope. I couldn't get out of bed for a week and had to take two weeks off work. F 23 3 years
6/19/2007
 1  menopausal depression caused me to lose my nursing license for 'impaired while on duty' due to seeing patients and not remembering even going to their homes, lethargy, sleepiness, slurred speech, falling asleep during meals, "acting goofy". When I cried alot while going thru the change my husband insisted that I see my doctor. He diagnosed menopausal depression and gave me samples of Prozac. Couldn't take that. Then he tried Celexa. I was curled up in my recliner in a fetal position after 1 dose. Then Lexapro. OK at 10mg for 6 months. Then it was increased to 20mg for 6 months. Then up to 40mg and within a week I have no idea what went on in my life. Thank God I got Bronchitis and didn't take any meds for a week and my husband could see the "old" me. My husband weaned me off of Lexapro but too late. My co-workers were concerned about my slurred speech and from there it went downhill. Even though my Director found out about my reaction she turned me into the Board of Nursing. Impaired on duty is anything including your own prescription. I hope this helps someone else. I could have hurt someone and not known it. My dr. called it a SSRI uptake idiosyncracy. F 54 1 years
6/19/2007
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 1  Anxiety,OCD Deep Depression, suicidal thoughts, fearlessness, almost psychosis. The one day I took this drug might have been the worst day of my life. I am OCD, have anxiety, and adhd. It got rid of my OCD but made me careless about everything including my own life. I just did not care. It was a feeling of dispair. I wanted to cry but just could not. It was like living a nightmare. M 27 1 days
6/19/2007
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 4  Depression and Anxiety In the beginning a little nausea. I took Lexapro for 3 yrs. The 1st year it was the best thing, It worked wonders!! Then After the 2nd yr it started wearing off. I personally don't think antidepressants last that long in your system. F 30 3 years
6/18/2007
 4  Depression/Anxiety Slight headache at times. I was on the drug for a year and went off. I didn't wean myself slowly so the headaches were severe. I began going into deep depression 6 months later with sever anxiety that manifested while on vacation in Florida. I had taken my scrip for Xanac with me and had to have it refilled while there. When I got home I started the Lexapro again. I had clenching jaw and nervousness with heart palpitations. I just cut back on caffine and that helped a bit. After a month of treatment I am feeling great. I haven't gained weight but lost some weight. That could be because I've a very physical job and it's summer. F 52 4 weeks
6/18/2007
 4  gad,depression,panic attacks yawning constantly, jaw clenching, tired alot, insomnia sometimes, been taking it almost a month and the tiredness is wearing off ,still clench jaws though. noticed to have migranes if taken at night so better in daytime. can take occ. ativan for insomnia doctor said. night sweats every night but better feeling than without meds. F 28 3 weeks
6/18/2007
 5  anxiety, stress some sexual, drowsiness, lightheadedness My life has taken almost a 180-degree turn for the better on this medication. My family members will concur. F 38 10 months
6/17/2007
 4  anxiety Increased pupil size for the first couple of days. It was harder/longer to climax during intercourse. F 27 3 months
6/15/2007
 3  Depression, anxiety Extreme daytime lethargy (even when taking it at night), YAWNING, YAWNING, YAWNING, headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, tightness in jaw Started out at 10mg/day but after feeling like I was hungover for a week, I cut the dose in half. This seems to be helping a little with the lethargy issues. Still slightly depressed (I realize it takes about two months to get the full benefits) but I feel like the "edge" has been taken off, so I'm hopeful that this could actually work for the long-term. Still, my house is a mess because I have been so dang tired all the time!! Please tell me that the lethargy is only temporary... F 33 2 weeks
6/15/2007

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