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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 4  Anxiety/Agoraphobia First few days were HORRIBLE. Dialted Pupils, felt 'spacey' all day, nausous, extreme anxiety, shaking After the first few horrible days, i really like lexapro. I no longer have problems going out in public or having sudden anxiety attacks. All of the side effects are gone. I still have a little bit of anxiety, but nothing that i can't control (I may need to increase my dosage, on 10 mg now) I would definitly recommend this for anyone with anxiety. F 23 2 months
5/8/2007
 5  Depression At 10mg Increased sexual drive, and weight loss. But doctor raised to 20mg to see effects. I became tired. Dose lowered back down to 10mg. Got over all anxiety and depression, so stopped taking as didnt need anymore. Now I am under alot of stress and starting back up. It seemed to help control diareha as that is the 1st sign of my body not handling stress well. When life became more under control I could back the does down, and ween off the med. M 39 1 years
5/6/2007
 4  anxiety, unable to relax sexual side effects, forgetfulness, thirsty (drink a lot of water which may be good), increased urination this is worth it. it made me the person i always wished it could be. F 39 8 months
5/4/2007
 4  anxiety, unable to relax sexual side effects, forgetfulness, thirsty (drink a lot of water which may be good), increased urination this is worth it. it made me the person i always wished it could be. M 39 8 months
5/4/2007
 1  GAD Severe nausea (almost vomited), total loss of appetite, bad tremors, dry mouth, headache, elevated (20 pts) blood pressure, hypermania - Yikes! Yup, all of that on day one after taking the first dose the previous night before bed. The nausea was the worst. Needless to say, I did not take a second dose. Today is day two, and I am better today, but still plagued by some nausea, appetite problems, dry mouth, etc. Wow, can't imagine toughing this out for a couple of weeks 'hoping' that the side effects go away, or that this med would be worth it - especially in my case, with basically just a recent flare up of stress and anxiety due to some life events and job stress. I am heading for a few months of cognitive therapy instead. The irony of this is that my mother recently (4 weeks ago) started taking this, and she absolutely LOVES it - no side effects, has taken the edge off of her anxiety, etc. I had hoped that since it worked for my mother so well with no side effects, that I might experience the same, but - NO! So I guess what they say is true, these SSRI's hit everbody differently. Not sure I will try another one an M 45 1 days
5/4/2007
 3  Anxiety Initially I was taking 5mg/day, which had little effect and I suffered increased anxiety. I had jaw clenching, chills, headaches, loss of appetite. I then began taking 10mg/day and the axiety markedly decreased, but i wake at night feeling hot flashes, mild anxiety, rapid breathing, and restless yet tired. I initally noticed a decrease in libido, but that has somewhat resolved. I also have blurred vision. The question remains as to whether this drug's side effects offset the benefit from the decreased anxiety. As most of you know, the latter can be terrible. There are, however, other alternatives such as L-Tryptophan of 5-HTP. For what I am going through, vitamins B-6 and B-12 only worstened the problem - but this may help you. Excercise, yoga, stretching, meditation, and acupunture have been a tremendous help. My objective is to ween off of this drug and seek a balanced, holisitic approach to mental (chemical) health (consider counseling as well). Good luck and stay healthy. M 44 8 weeks
5/3/2007
 3  Anxiety, panic attack depression Sleepy all the time. Dizziness and migraines from time to time. Difficulty having orgasam. I started taking lexapro for 6 months now and it has helped. But sometimes the side effects cause me more problems like the the headaches. I continue taking it because it does work for my anxiety and panic attacks F 23 6 months
5/3/2007
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 5  Generalized Anxiety/PTSD In the first week I had some nausea, but that went away. I had some night sweats that lasted about a month, but has improved. My biggest complaint is how sleepy it made me. I could go to sleep at any time and I would have terrific dreams so I never wanted to get out of bed. Finally, after 3 months that has improved a bit, but it has not completely resolved. I love the dreams! I have been taking 10mg since Feb and I love it. I would venture to say I was a little depressed when I first started and that has definitely gone away. My attitude is much more positive. I am a little "dead inside" but I don't mind not crying at the drop of a hat. I am not a zombie, my sense of humor and other feelers are still intact, I just am less likely to cry (which is a good thing). My anxiety has improved a TON and as far as that is concerned, my quality of life is much better. I would recommend this drug to anybody. However, I think you really need to take it for many months before deciding if it fits you well. F 28 3 months
5/2/2007
 2  depression numbness, feeling I was not part of the world, no feelings Lexapro did not work for me. I felt distant, with no emotions. No, I wasn't depressed anymore but I'm not sure the side effects were worth it! These reviews are hard though because everyone is different and one person may feel great on Lexapro and have very different experiences than I. The only thing I can say is to try it and if it doesn't work, don't give up - try something else! F 29 3 months
5/2/2007
 5  mild depression Very few actually. Sexual appetite is on simmer. There's tradeoffs with any medicine. It's really a great drug when used properly. I suggest some therapy along with any depression/anxiety medication. I still feel as normal as ever with the rough edges smoothed out and the swings arn't as varied. Things don't tend to bother and stay with me as long. I can move forward. Here's a surprise -- there is no magic potion, but this is about the best out there. M 48 3 years
5/1/2007
 5  Depression & Anxiety Whenever one takes a new med one imagines all kinds of side effects, and attributes them all to the new med. Remember that not everyone will react the same way to meds (including Lexapro). If you read about other people's side effects, they might very well become a self-fulfilling prophecy in your own case. So keep this in mind when reading these posts. I myself experienced a couple of side effects the first week of taking Lexapro (e.g. tiredness, lack of libido), but these disappeared pretty quickly I felt my depression lessen the first day I began taking Lexapro. First week on 5 mil, then 10 mil, which is my present dose. Friends and family have noticed a distinct change (for the better) in my attitude, so it's not my imagination. M 64 6 weeks
5/1/2007
 3  Dysphoria/depression I am feeling "hot flash" type symptoms. I don't know if it's the Lexapro or not. They are waaaaay past "uncomfortable". Can't sleep. Spend the entire day putting on and taking off sweaters. Anyone out there with any suggestions or thoughts? It works fine on my depression and dysphoria but I'm considering stopping because of the side effects. F 60 3 months
5/1/2007
 5  Depression At first, jaw-clenching, metallic taste, dizziness,sexual delay. They all went away. I went to my doctor because of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. He offered samples of Effexor XR or Lexapro. I chose the latter because I had used Effexor in the past with limited success. I felt better within days (whether the effect was real or placebo - who knows? but I felt better). I continued taking 10mg daily in the morning and am feeling much better. I seem to care somewhat less about bad things (and maybe a little less about good things, too). I have tried many other drugs such as Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Wellbutrin, Serzone but stopped because either they didn't work or the side effects were too much to handle relative to the benefit. I feel much better but look forward to the day when I can stop taking it. M 37 60 days
4/30/2007
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 5  Depression LOL!!! Sorry, I just had to laugh at the post below me. So after 8 wonderful months it all of a sudden made it hard for you to breath........yeah. M 30
4/30/2007
 1  Anixety/Depression DEADLY! After wonderful 8 months of taking this medication and being 10 hours away from home (attending college) I had a hard time breathing and had to go to the ER. F 21 8 months
4/30/2007
 5  depressed mood temporary jaw clenching, bit of light headedness at first, dry mouth, nothing really bad Greatest thing in the world for me so far. Feel like me again, my hair is growing faster for the first time in my life, my serious PMS is totally gone, I feel totally "normal" again with normal highs and lows, sexual side effects are gone, my marriage is improving, I just feel great! Wish everyone had my experience!! F 44 7 weeks
4/29/2007
 5  anxiety/ depression None, though maybe decreased sexual drive? Made me happy on day two. Thinking that I should take more than the 20mg as perscribed. Reduced my anxiety and depression by at least 80%. Love it, F 33 1 months
4/28/2007
 5  Depression/Anxiety/Eating Disorder increased appetite, insomnia GREAT med. I've tried a few others over the years and nothing worked as well as this has. It's the only thing that really controlls my eating disorder and my mood elevated right away. I did noticed some weight gain (due in part to healthier eating patterns but also because I am hungrier) but now I have the motivation and energy to exercise and the mental soundess to make better food choices. SO grateful that I tried this. My life is a million times better. F 28 2 months
4/28/2007
 5  Anxiety, Panic, Depression I was shaky and could not sleep. I had no appetite. F 51 2 months
4/27/2007
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 4  Depression I have not really had any side effects. I was tired the first few weeks but that went away. I did lose 20 lbs when I started it so that was awesome! Switched to Celexa at one point due to money issues and that was the worse 2 months of my life. I was never as depressed before as I was on that - couldn't get out of bed and wanted to kill everyone. Extremely homicidal. It was horrible. Started Lexapro again and leveled out within a couple of weeks. I think it is an excellent drug. It has leveled me off and I feel normal again, not wanting to cry every other day and just sitting on my couch. Everyone is different therefore the drugs work different for everyone. For me Lexapro is awesome and I wouldn't want to take anything else. I was very afraid of the side effects listed when I started - lost weight instead of gained and no change in my sex drive, or ability to orgasm. Those were the ones I was most concerned with. I would recommend to anyone...but remember...it may not work the same for everyone. F 30 6 months
4/26/2007

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