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 |
| 4 | major depression. | "stoned" feeling. blinders on. ability to focus and tune out lots of what is going on. near zero sex drive. takes the edge off. Difficult to quit - anxiety, hyperactivity, dizziness. | Lexapro has helped me a lot. I was able to focus and work on my issues. The sex drive is the worst side effect. I can "do it" but it takes a lot more to get me going. For my first year, the "stoned" feeling was appreciated, but now I feel like I wish I could be a little more involved and not feel so - indifferent to what is going on. I have tried to quit, and the side effects of quitting are bad enough for me that I always go back on. I started on 5 mg for 2 months - soon after jumped to 20 for about 2 years - and now am on 10. 10 feels good. | M | 33 | 3 years | 2/27/2007 | 4 | Anxiety | Gastrointestinal problems - frequent/loose stools, gas, cramping. | I have the same horrible side effects on all anti-depressants I have taken (Effexor, Paxil, Luvox). My gastrointestinal system goes haywire and the effects do not subside unless I stop taking the drug. I have to live with these side effects, though, because Lexapro keeps me sane. | M | 27 | 2 years | 2/26/2007 | 5 | anxiety/panic attacks | headaches | Been on Lexapro for 2 weeks and feel less anxious and less frequent panic attacks. Trying to wean off xanax also. | F | 37 | 2 weeks | 2/25/2007 | 5 | Generalized anxiety disorder | Gained weight. I never really feel full so I keep eating. Weird headache when I first started taking it and also a very, very bad headache a couple occassions where I took two doses by mistake. (Couldn't remember taking the first one so took again. The headache was my clue that I'd already taken it.) | I was opposed to taking drugs for my anxiety for several reasons, one being I didn't think they would work. Started with Celexa, which worked wonders. Switched to Lexapro because of an insurance issue and I've been on it with good results for two years. Weight has stabalized now so I'm not gaining any more but neither have I lost what I had put on earlier. | F | 35 | 2 years | 2/24/2007 | 4 | Anxiety And Panic Attacks | Flu like symptoms, Jumpy, Felt like I was on meth. Couldn't sleep. | Helped a little with my anxiety but I don't know if its worth the side affects. Lexapro is not as harsh as Zoloft. | F | 23 | 1 weeks | 2/24/2007 | 3 | anti-anxiety | Weight gain (15 lbs in 6 months and I'm active and eat healthy), sexual side effects (NO libido) , hormonal imbalance (false menopause),headaches, night sweats. | Although Lexapro worked well for my anxiety problem, the side effects were intolerable. What the professionals DON'T tell you is how difficult the withdrawl symptoms are. Sheer HELL for a solid month. Like I had my own built-in stun gun. Flu-like symptoms, confusion, mood swings. Still (after 3 months) feel the withdrawl slightly on a daily basis. Since ending Lexapro, I have returned to a normal menstrual cycle. Hoping for the best with the other side effects. | F | 43 | 18 months | 2/21/2007 | 3 | Depression/Bi-Polar/Anixety | Sex-Drive is almost gone. I have trouble ejaculating and when I do the orgasm is almost none existent. | Feeling better mentally but these sexual side affects really suck. | M | 23 | 1 weeks | 2/21/2007 | 3 | anti-anxiety | Weight gain, sexual side effects, hormonal imbalance, headaches | Although Lexapro worked well for my anxiety problem, the side effects were intolerable. What the professionals DON'T tell you is how difficult the withdrawl symptoms are. Sheer HELL for a solid month. | F | 43 | 18 months | 2/21/2007 | 1 | Depression after father's death | Drug worked well initially in helping me deal with my grief-became a habit which my doctor encouraged. Two years ago developed sleep apnea and gradually worsening cough syncopy. My life ground to a halt. My doctor kept prescribing more and different meds. Over 3 years gained 40 pounds, no sexual interest and no life-could not get off of couch. Took myself off a month ago and virtually all my side-effects have disappeared. | This is potentially an extremely dangerous drug. It almost cost me my life when I passed out while driving (no, I do not drink or drug). Make sure your doctor is well-versed in its use and (unlike mine) keeps on top of any side-effects | M | 53 | 3 years | 2/21/2007 | 3 | Depression | Sleepy, foggy, gastro-intestinal upset. Teeth grinding and inconsistent sleep--but that was the case beforehand, as well. I also have had recent issues with gastro-intestinal upset prior to starting the drug...so I don't know. | Started at 5 mg 5 days ago; today started 10 mg. Yesterday, I had severe diarrhea and vomiting; still nauseous today. I do feel calmer, and things that normally stress me out haven't. No decrease in sex drive, but, that was on 5 mg. Time will tell. Everything I've read here suggests to hang in there several weeks before deciding. But, I won't be able to do so if I keep having gastro issues. I do appreciate this site, though. | F | 52 | 5 days | 2/20/2007 | 3 | Depression | Sleepy, foggy, gastro-intestinal upset. Teeth grinding and inconsistent sleep--but that was the case beforehand, as well. I also have had recent issues with gastro-intestinal upset prior to starting the drug...so I don't know. | Started at 5 mg 5 days ago; today started 10 mg. Yesterday, I had severe diarrhea and vomiting; still nauseous today. I do feel calmer, and things that normally stress me out haven't. No decrease in sex drive, but, that was on 5 mg. Time will tell. Everything I've read here suggests to hang in there several weeks before deciding. But, I won't be able to do so if I keep having gastro issues. I do appreciate this site, though. | F | 52 | 5 days | 2/20/2007 | 2 | depression | feeling of distance / disassociation from myself and others, lack of feeling ('neutral' mood) | on this medicine, y ou could have told me my best friend had died and i wouldn't have emotionally responded. my mind became hyper-logical, and feelings no longer existed. i felt like my body was taken over by an android life form, hehe... so i stopped and am taking herbals now. they don't work as fast at first but in the long run they are great and less personality altering. | F | 28 | 5 days | 2/20/2007 | 5 | depression | ringing in my ears | I was taking celexa prior to lexapro and it did not help my depression | F | 45 | 6 months | 2/19/2007 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | I had a bit of trouble sleeping when I first started taking Lexapro. Felt sorta a bit stoned during the first week. Few sexual side-effects after a month or so. | All in all, my experience has been very good with Lexapro. I had never taken an antidepressant prior to Lexapro. The reduction of anxiety is the greatest thing for me. It's not like I don't worry about things, but I seem to approach problems more rationally and resolve them more successfully. Depression and anxiety have been lifelong issues for me that changed for the worse after treatment for Graves' Disease. issues of generally aging aside, Lexapro has helped me to feel better physically and mentally. | M | 38 | 1 years | 2/19/2007 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | I had a bit of trouble sleeping when I first started taking Lexapro. Felt sorta a bit stoned during the first week. Few sexual side-effects after a month or so. | All in all, my experience has been very good with Lexapro. I had never taken an antidepressant prior to Lexapro. The reduction of anxiety is the greatest thing for me. It's not like I don't worry about things, but I seem to approach problems more rationally and resolve them more successfully. Depression and anxiety have been lifelong issues for me that changed for the worse after treatment for Graves' Disease. issues of generally aging aside, Lexapro has helped me to feel better physically and mentally. | M | 38 | 1 years | 2/19/2007 | 4 | depression & anxiety (PTSD) | WEIGHT GAIN, Major major weight gain!!! | With no change to my vigorous activity level & very healthy low-fat diet, I have still put on 60lbs in 2 years!! I'm 5'9", weighed 140lbs when I began taking Lexapro (I'd weighed 140 for years & years) and now I weigh a terrifying 200lbs. Excercise has become very difficult due to the added strain on my joints. Anyone out there go through this? Got any ideas for me? | F | 35 | 2 years | 2/19/2007 | 1 | major depression, anxiety disorder | Increased anxiety, SERIOUS constipation (for which even laxatives and epsom salts barely helped) and stomach cramping, my stomach hurt all the time, disturbed sleep and trouble falling asleep, fatigue, headaches. Had worsened depression and suicidal thoughts after going off this med- don't know if it's due to the Lexapro or my cycle of depression, just seems worth noting. | I couldn't get past the side effects- have no idea if it would've worked for me. | F | 33 | 2 weeks | 2/19/2007 | 1 | Eating disorder, depression | Fatigue, dizziness, apathy, muscle jerks, jaw clenching, interfered with Thyroid replacement medicine, insomnia. | I'm surprised that there were any positive ratings. I took this for two months, hoping that the side effects would ease. Most had except for the apathy and fatigue - just wouldn't go away. Doctors did not tell me that I needed to increase my Thyroid medicine as recommended by the manufacturer of the thyroid medicine. I became more tired, cold and weak after about 6 weeks so I had to discontinue. The withdrawal process has been very difficult. It apparently doesn't take a long time for this medicine to build up toxic levels in your blood and liver as well as affecting your brain. Even though I tapered down in 1/4 pill increments, the worst withdrawal symptoms happened to me after I completely stopped. Dizziness, headaches, neck pain as well as muscle stiffness throughout the body are main complaints. Why is this product legal? | M | 55 | 84 days | 2/19/2007 | 3 | anxiety | heart palpatations, jumpy, sweaty palms, sleepy after taking the pill, bloating, and shortness of breath. | ive had anxiety since the 8th grade and its gotten worse over the years, to the point i couldnt even leave my house, my NP put me on lexapro and its helped my anxiety in school but ive been taking the medicine for about 4 weeks and i still have the side effects, i just hope they go away soon, but other than that im fine. the only problem is i have anxiety about my health and when i start to feel my heart race i have an anxiety attack about my heart and i constantly think im having a heart attack even though im too young to have one, all my doctors said that theres nothing wrong with my heart, its all in my head, i just have to get over my worrying and start living and enjoying my life agagin. I was also diagnosed with ADHD, and i am currently taking FOCALIN 15 mg and it seems to be helping. So hopefully ill be getting on track soon. :) | F | 17 | 4 weeks | 2/18/2007 | 1 | head pains | Took it for a few months completely destroyed my libido and ability to function sexually but I took it with risperdal so it could have been a combination. I know people that completely lost it from this one drug though. Changes gene expression in the brain in some people watch out on all SSRIS they are poisons believe it or not. Just wish someone would have warned me before I took it. If you took it before and didn't get your sex drive back like me join this forum health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ssrisex/ | The makers of this drug should be sued especially Eli Lilly for coming out with these so called "safe" drugs. Long term side effects are lied about in trials. The side effects are irreversible possibly unless a drug comes out that can reverse it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_SSRI_Sexual_Dysfunction | M | 22 | 4 months | 2/16/2007 |