LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)

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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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 4  Anxiety around my Essential Tremor foggy thinking, confusion, lethargy, loose stool My doctor prescribed Lexapro for me, because I had built up an anxiety around my essential tremor disorder. She advised that I take it in the morning, which I did. However, throughout the day I experienced the aforementioned side effects, UNTIL I started taking it at night before going to sleep. Other than the loose stool, all other side effects are gone. Huge relief. It's also done wonders for my anxiety for which I am most grateful. F 47 3 months
6/14/2007
 3  anxiety/ocd minor sexual side effects tend to diminish with time. delayed ejaculation, slight loss of pleasure. Much more tolerable than paxil. Seems to help with the anxiety, still having some obsessional thoughts. M 27 3 months
6/14/2007
 3  Anxiety; anger restlessness; sleeplessness; loose stools; extremely tired I have taken Lexapro before, 3 1/2 years ago while going thru my divorce - I was seriously depressed. Lexapro worked great and had me back to myself in 2 months. This time I have only been on Lexapro for 2 weeks. Started w/ 10mg for a week, then 20mg (which is what I was taking 3 1/2 yrs ago also). I don't remember it making this tired when I took it before. I think you are supposed to take it in the mornings - but I almost feel drugged after taking it - almost like taking a valium. But I have faith in it and hope it does what it's supposed to. I haven't lost my temper since I started taking it....so that's a good thing. I hope the side effects go away eventually. I have slept better the past 2 nights. Time will tell. F 38 2 weeks
6/14/2007
 5  Depression Bad: Nauseated and jittery for the first few days, like a sugar crash or a caffeine high. Good: I am sleeping like a baby for the first time in years. I wake up feeling refreshed and rested, almost instantly alert. If I am sleepy at all the next day, it is because I was unable (due to my schedule) to get a full eight hours' sleep, not because of the Lexapro. When I get eight hours, I have no sleepiness at all. I was on Wellbutrin prescribed by my PCP but she sent me to a psychiatrist because I was still very depressed. The psychiatrist prescribed Lexapro because I was also having severe mood swings and rage along with the depression, completely stressed out and unhappy. He started me on 10 mg per day, and I can honestly say that I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. Crises are quickly put into perspective, I feel hopeful and happy and content, the kids' antics don't wig me out like they used to. The fact that I am sleeping better, too, is a bonus, because I was having a terrible time sleeping more than three hours at a time and spent a couple of hours each night tossing and turning. Not anymore! I love it! I am so happy to have finally found something that is working for me. F 39 2 weeks
6/13/2007
 5  Adult Depression, Irritability Erectile disfunction, difficult reaching orgasm, slightly decreased libido, occasional difficulty going to sleep I was under severe depression and my mental health nurse practitioner recommended Lexapro. I took 10 mg a day for a month or two with little or no change, then went up to 20 mg. Didn't notice any weight gain (I'm diabetic anyway and my metabolism is weird), just occasional difficulty going to sleep (again, probably a product of my weird sleeping habits, not the drug). Difficulty getting and maintaining an erection and reaching orgasm and decreased libido, but that was more of a relief for me! What's important is that I felt better than I ever had in my life. When I was depressed, something minor happening at work could ruin my day, but on Lexapro, I was over it in ten minutes. I was more active and stopped obsessing over problems that were never really problems to begin with. Went off it in October and recently (late May) my depression came back. I am going back on it with no regrets -- it certainly helped me before! I would also recommend talking with a therapist for depressi M 27 19 months
6/12/2007
 5  anxiety, panic attacks None! I started out at 2.5 mg for a week, 5 for two weeks, 7.5 for a week, and then up to 10. By the time I was at 5 mg I was feeling a HUGE reduction in anxiety. I haven't had a panic attack since starting this wonderful drug and I have no side effects at all. This is much better than my experience with Paxil. F 52 8 months
6/12/2007
 3  anxiety/depression Had dry mouth for a few days, it might have aggravated a stomach problem I already had but I'm not sure Started feeling the effects after 5 days or so - I basically needed to use it to get rid of a severe anxiety that I let gradually build up on its own before I did anything about it, but I could feel it working in situations where I would normally get a little anxious as well. After about a few weeks it leveled off. F 21 2 months
6/12/2007
 4  Depression groggy, excessive yawning, head acheys, strong withdrawl effects I started taking lexapro around December, planning on stopping when summer came round again. It worked wonderfully. I felt pretty darn good. Some insomnia as they mention, the sleepyness the next day as they mention, headaches I dont recall them mentioning. But it did its job fine. The problem for me now is I went off of them two weeks ago and dang. Theyre a doozy to get off. I've had this constant Advil proof headache. Just imagine... standing on your head, after or during spinning on a computer chair... after sleeping in way too late. Its that kind of headache. Not sharp, but uncomfortable as heck. My eyes hurt... and dizzy. Very dizzy. Dazed dizzy. All of this leaving me bored, irritated, and coming of a anti-depressent, a bit down. The pill works, but watch out for the withdrawl. F 18 6 months
6/11/2007
 4  Anxiety, depression Extremely lethargic for first three weeks. A little bit less so now. Also sexual side effects due to tiredness mostly. I have struggled with severe anxiety, resulting in low self esteem and depression for my entire teen/adult life. Lexapro has taken off the edge and allowed me to be my real self around more than just my immediate family. My reason for not giving it a five is due to the tiredness I still feel, even though I have been on it for nearly three months. Do not skip a dose. I have noticed that the one time I skipped it I felt like I used to, with feelings of low self worth and that nothing was important. On it though, I am able to joke around and even strike up conversations with strangers - something I never could have done before it. While it has not "cured" me, it has allowed my life to be more like I wanted it to be. Even the inability to have sex as often as I used to is worth the trade off. At least most of the time! M 32 10 weeks
6/11/2007
 1  depression/grief I took my first 10mg dosage before I went to bed, about 3 hours later I woke up high... my pupils extremely dialated, dry mouth, anxiety, racing heart, jittery, paranoia, and mild halucinations of crazy squirrels. These side effects came in waves for about the first 12 hours, then I felt more like myself with the exception of a severely painful migraine, dizziness, shakiness, cold sweats and nausuea that lasted another 36 hours. Needless to say I did not take another pill. I think it causes more trauma than it's worth; I seriously felt like I could die. I was scared, but had the worst inability to cry or express any sort of emotion. My doctor accused me of taking drugs... only Lexapro, doc. I'd say if you want to be a tripped out zombie, then go ahead... it's not for me. F 21 1 days
6/11/2007
 4  Chronic low grade depression, SAD Slight tiredness which lasted only a few days. Otherwise NONE. Well, I did gain 10 lbs, but it WAS 4 years and I am in my 50s. Not sure it was the Lexapro. I think I did so well because my doctor started me on 5 mg which I took for about 2 weeks, then moved to 10mg. Over the years I took a higher dose in winter, and was able to halve it during the sunny months. It worked well for me in the early years. I slept well, had more energy, enjoyed life more. Over the past year or so I found myself feeling more and more lethargic and upping the dose had no effect. According to my doctor it does stop working after a while in some people. Am now doing a gradual switchover to Wellbutrin XL - on a low dose of both medications and have much more pep after only 3 days. I would recommend Lexapro, but work the dose up gradually to lessen side effects and be patient with it. Do be aware of the possibility that it may stop working for you over time. I wasted a few months of my life by attributing my increasing lethargy to my age. F 55 4 years
6/10/2007
 4  Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Inability to reach orgasm, jaw clenching, yawning, vivid dreams I have been taking Lexapro on/off the past 1 1/2 years. Mostly combined with therapy, it has worked well with relieving day-to-day anxiety (more calm in perceived stressfull situations) and lifted me up from a major depressive disorder that I've had most of my adult life. While it has helped me be a better partner in communication (and not having breakdowns) in my relationship of 6 years, the sexual side effects have been TERRIBLE. I cannot reach orgasm (and I had NO problem before) during sex, or if I do, it is almost uncomfortable. I even lose interest while masturbating! Embarrassing to say, but true. I am on it again for the past few days and my jaw is clenching badly. My therapist says that it is "anger." I'm not so sure. The yawning was temporary when I started over a year ago, but it was a little ridiculous. I would yawn over and over during my hour commute to work. Don't take this medication without therapy. Good luck, you're not alone. F 31 18 months
6/9/2007
 3   tired, loss of appetite, jaw clenching my doctor told me that side effects will go away and to just ride it out.. today is my second day.. let's see what happens M 44 2 days
6/9/2007
 4  anxiety / worried alot Slight headache for three days, upset stomach, a little more jittery but ok. After the first week i started feeling better. Anxiety was easier to controll and the worries were gone. At first the medicine had some side effects but ater a week i was feeling much better. I had asked my family what they thought. They said i dont seam much like a rubber band any more and that i was much more relaxed and happier. I feel it has bennefited my life. Just a little interested about the weight gain others have had. I had lost 6 and half pounds. It has changed the way i think about food. makes me feel fuller sooner. I sure hope it stays that way. hope this helps others, of course every med affects everyone diffrently. Was well worth the try. F 37 19 days
6/8/2007
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 3  Depression, Insomnia, Anxiety Insomnia,Anxiety,Unusual thoughts,Night sweats,Jaw clenching, Headaches, lethargic Just as I started out 3 days ago on Lexapro, I have had only one bad night so far. Day 2 side effects were horrific, Day 3 just tired. I just thought it was weird that Day 1 and 3 I was fine. I've had many problem with Anxiety, just hope this does the trick. Regardless of side effects, I will stick with the Lexapro through duration and see if it works. Can't go on like this anymore,needs to get better. Its affecting my job, family, and social life. Will post again soon. F 37 3 days
6/8/2007
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 3  Insomnia, Anxiety and Depression Correction again, I can't seem to get this right....It's Female 37 not Male 37 above...lol. Okay I hope its right now. Sorry for taking up too much space. Thanks F 37 2 days
6/7/2007
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 2  Anxiety, mild depression, GAD, SAD tiredness throughout the day feel like sleeping... no energy no motivation, 1st night bad insomnia couldn't sleep until sun was up. jittery muscles, stomach gas, increased anxiety, nervousness. I took Remeron for 6 months before this and stopped cold turkey because of the side effects. Had pretty bad SSRI withdrawn symptoms afterwords been off meds for 6 months. I tried Lex on 10mg for a week shortly after I stopped Remeron... the effects were wayyyy to strong felt extreme confusion, agitation, anxiety, paranoia and panicky and soon as I stopped the med I was better. This time I've started on 5mg the side effects are mild to moderate I can handle, also I've been off previous antidepressant for 6months. I will NOT up my doses until at least 4 weeks has passed. 5mg is enough for now. Hope this med works. M 24 2 days
6/7/2007
 2  anxiety and depression initially increased anxiety, flu-like symptoms, all over aching which lasted about two weeks, fatigue which lasted for 8 months, suicidal ideation. I was put on Lexapro by my P-doc after I stopped taking Prozac cold turkey. I pretty much crashed because I did not titrate the dosage down. I started having horrible panic attacks, chest pains, fear of being alone, crying all the time. This had never happened to me in my life though I had always suffered from mild depression and depression runs in my family. I started the Lexapro at a very low dosage and worked up to 20 mg. After about two months the panic attacks stopped but I was so depressed I could not function. I would sleep half the day and cry the other half. And for the first time in my life I started thinking about suicide almost every day. I thought that it was a function of my depression but as I recently found it was the Lexapro. After 8 months of misery I cut the dosage of Lexapro in half to 10 mg and started 25 mg of Zoloft and within two days I felt so much better it was like a heavy weight had been lifted from my chest. I realized it is important to take the SSRI F 45 8 months
6/7/2007
 1  Depression I wasn't Bipolar and it caused me to have a hypomanic episode, severe nosebleeds, irritabile one minute and hyper the next I HATED Lexapro, but I know it does work well for others. When it was discontinued, I did have discontinuation syndrome. My doctor used Prozac to get me off of it. F 26 3 months
6/7/2007
 5  Anxiety, depression Anxiety, dizziness,loose stools New to Lexapro, only 18 days on it but side effects are gone after 18 days. I started on 2.5 mg. to avoid the side effects then decreased it to 1.25 because of the zombie feeling, now back up to 2.5 and feeling great. For the first 7 days I was not sure about the drug but kept seeing tiny differences each day. I think starting out on lower doses at first and building a base in the body first worked better for me. Taking 10 mg. might have made me stop it then and there. I'm busy all day, no dizziness, laughing a lot more. I probably will never will need much more than 2.5 daily as I am a petite person, but it's side effects at the low doses were gentle compared to paxil, prozac and zoloft. Completely killed all anxiety! F 63 18 days
6/6/2007
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