Escitalopram Questions (Page 4)

Escitalopram - Up and down with escitalopram ?

I was started on 10mg of escitalopram for anxiety and depression. Have been taking it for three weeks now, I found the 1st week very hard, with no appetite, sleep issues and had a anxiety attack that lasted all day, after a week and a half I really started to feel better, eating, more energy and... read more

Starting week 4 on Lexapro?

I just need reassurance from someone that takes escitalopram that they start feeling better maybe after 5 or 6 weeks. I am only on 10 mg but my doctor does not want to raise my dose yet due to the side affects of going up. Anxiety is not as bad but days still struggle. But the depression is a lot... read more

Escitalopram - Does Lexapro cause a weird feeling in your head?

I was just prescribed Lexapro. I took the first 6 doses at 5mg and tonight was my first time taking 10mg. I fell asleep and woke up in the middle of the night in pure panic. My vision was blurry and I felt like I was dying. And for the 6 days my head has been feeling strange. Almost described as... read more

Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?

I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more

Is escitalopram safe for seniors 65 and up?

I a m a 68 year old male suffering from high blood pressure, anxiety and stress some depression. I have read a lot of reviews on this site. Does not mention elderly. Thank you

How hard is to wean off of 5 mg of escitalopram? I have been taking it for about 9 months?

On 10mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for about 1 year. Recent anxiety and depression increase?

Hello everyone, I've been on escitalopram for almost 2 years now. Felt "normal" for the most part, but had a surge of hopelessness and panic the past couple months as I moved to a new city to work a new job. I have never really cried as I do now and the excitement I would feel around... read more

Lexapro is taking too long to help - side effects are awful?

I'm a 68 yo male with life-long history of depressive episodes that occur every 4 to 10 years. I may be dysthymic. About 11 years ago, I discovered Lexapro and it got me through a rough time. Now, here I am again. I have been taking escitalopram 10mg for 10 days, for a major depressive... read more

Trintellix - Worsening symptoms on vortioxetine?

I was using escitalopram for about 3 years had no problems the occasional little bit of anxiety then one day it just stoped working for me then my doctor prescribed me vortioxetine I have been taking this for just a little over 2 weeks and it’s giving me headaches and worsening my anxiety is... read more

Does escitalopram affect the human blood pressure in any way?

My doctor has prescribed me to take nexcital, a drug containing escitalopram. This has been given to me for panic attacks and anxiety problems. After taking this drug I have experienced side effects such as dry mouth and frequent drop and rise in my blood pressure. Is the drug affecting my blood... read more

Does escitalopram cause abnormal hot sensation in chest, face,legs, arms?

I was started on escitalopram 10 mg 12 days ago for phobic anxiety. I am 47 y and was taking Gabapentin 300 mg for 2 months for RLS. On 6 Dec i developed hot flush in all my body followed by getting dizziness ,±chest pain and panic attacks. I stopped Gabapentin on 19 Dec. Then i cont having... read more

How do you pronounce escitalopram?

Escitalopram/Lexapro side effects?

I have been taking 10mg of Escitalopram for just over four months now for severe anxiety, ocd and depression. It has worked amazingly and has made me able to actually go out in public again without having severe anxiety and panic attacks. It was pretty rough at the beginning of taking the med. I... read more

Escitalopram - how long dose it take for lexpro to help ? :(?

i have been taking 20mg of escitalopram for almost 8 weeks now due to have horrible anxiety... this all stated 72 days ago from today i always have really bad diarrhea everyday i just want me life back i i wish i could feel myself again ... im so scared to try another medication because the first... read more

Escitalopram - Has anyone had problem with weight gain on Lexapro? If so, when did it begin?

I began Lexapro in early May of 2016 and it has helped me so much, but for about a week I have been feeling very sleepy during the day, eating excessively, and spending money more than usual. I like how I feel so much, I hope these changes are transitory and not due to medication.