User Reviews for Escitalopram

Lexapro (escitalopram): I am 6-1 215lbs. and I have been taking lexapro for about 6 weeks now. Immediately I was able to sleep better and noticed my anxiety going away. I didn't have thoughts running through my mind when trying to sleep. I am being treated for depression and anxiey. Give it some time before you determine weather or not it is working for you. Now that I have been on lexapro for over a month, I feel much better and I don't worry about the things that use to bother me before I started taking lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Without going into my whole story about this drug and the events that lead me up to the point of taking it, I will just say my piece about it and move on. At the risk of sounding cliche, it is a miracle drug. It completely changed my life, for the better. I really cant even begin to say all the specific things it helped me change about myself. I'm not normally the type of person who will get on the Internet and give kudos to a product of any kind, but with this I am. Look into it!

Lexapro (escitalopram): I am a female, 27 yrs old, 115 lbs and have been on lexapro for nearly a month now. Within weeks I was at ease, less tense, less irritable, and able to relax for once. Even my boyfriend noticed the change, and I never informed him I was taking the medication! He says I have been less 'edgy' and am easier to be with. I feel much better about my outlook on life, and I am also talking to a therapist concurrently so I can learn how to deal with the hard things in life. It has worked wonders for me!

Lexapro (escitalopram): **It will take up to 6 weeks to start working! Don't give up!** I am 6'5, 210 lbs (male) and have taken lexapro for 2 years for anxiety. In the first week, I had horrible insomnia and the anxiety increased horribly -- I ended up on Ativan to quell the anxiety for two weeks. But after that, the anxiety seriously decreased. I no longer sit counting the minutes until a meeting is over, or laying in bed worrying at night. The only side effect I still have is a lack of sex drive. Oh well.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Since I was in 10th grade, I've had anxiety and depression. I was placed on Lexapro 10mg, but still had some social anxiety and anxiety about other things. I didn't have as much as before so the doctor increased it to 20mg. I've never felt better. Like others have said, I almost forget I have anxiety. I feel fine everyday and it's the greatest feeling in the world. If anyone is reading this post and is unsure about asking the doctor about help with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, etc, please don't wait. This drug truly saved my life.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been suffering from Severe Depression, Anxiety and Panic attacks for 4 years. I have been on every anti-depressent and anti-anxiety med known along with mood stabilizers. All of these at the same time and always tweaking doses. I had no life I just wanted to be alone from my wife and kids and people in general. This hurt that I was not able to be the dad and husband I used to be. I have been on Lexapro for 4 weeks now and for the first time I have no anxiety or depression. It works for me

Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm a male 44 years, and suffered anxiety for years. I could not drive on the freeway without panic attacks, and the fear of crashing. I went to countless doctors before I decided to try medication(Lexapro). It changed my life. It took about three months for me to feel like my old self again. I have no side effects, and I haven't had a panic attack in three years since I began taking it. Life is great thanks to Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): My psychologist originally suggested Lexapro to treat my anxiety and panic disorder, then my doctor prescribed it. I was told that it is not habit forming and that it has low side effects and works well to treat panic disorder. I started out on 10mg for 3 weeks then went up to 20mg. My side effects have been mild and have included nausea (the first few days), weight loss (which I don't mind) because of decreased appetite, mild increased sweating, and recently trouble falling asleep. All in all I am very pleased with it and have had only one panic attack in over a month. I used to have multiple ones weekly. I feel like I am finally getting my life back and I would recommend this medicine to anyone.

Lexapro (escitalopram): this medication is amazing and has changed my life for the better! However like most SSRI's it does neg impact sex drive etc and it did lead to weight gain

Lexapro (escitalopram): My husband used to take Paxil & was able to ween himself off successfully,over 6 years ago. Now,after being severely & permanently injured at work,having spinal surgery 2 years ago, he has severe anxiety,with good reason! & his doctors have put him on Valium, then Ativan, & then Klonapin. But recently, a new doctor asked him to try Lexapro. Boy what a wonder drug so far!! Very few side-effects,and it really gets him focused and happier!! If it continues,it will be a miracle for our family!!!!!!

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has changed my life significantly. I had GAD and my anxiety was absolutely awful, especially since I am in graduate school. I started on Lexapro and didn't start seeing the effects for about 6 months; but it was well worth the wait. I am the "old me" and couldn't be happier. My advice is to give it time- it really does take a while.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I was slowly suffering from anxiety (through high school) and never really knew it. About 3 years ago (age 29) I began to have anxiety and panic attacks after a vet visit with my cat. I seizured from the anxiety of being in the vet office and from then on for about a year the anxiety turned into panic attacks at work, meetings, car, home. It wasn't until I finally had a full on panic attack (felt like a heart attack) and had to go to hospital that I was prescribed Lexapro. I did not want to accept the fact that I needed to take medicine for something psychological. I always tried to fight things with my mind. Over the past 2 years I am glad I was prescribed Lexapro. It has completely changed my anxiety. I still have occasionall anxiety but no attacks. Main side effect was low sex drive.

Lexapro (escitalopram): For the first week on Lexapro, I felt weird; a little lightheaded, dizzy, had insomnia and some minor stomach issues but I stuck it out and I'm so glad I did. I have been taking it for 5 weeks now. I take Lexapro around 10am now as this helps prevent insomnia at night. I feel more energetic, happier and more social. I don't feel out of control or strange or anything. No side effects now. I would highly recommend it anyone to try this.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I got into a burnout and had anxiety, depressive and obsessive thoughts. I couldn't sleep anymore. My Doctor initially prescribed Paxil but the side effects were horrible so she switched me to Lexapro. My symptoms gradually went away over a month. The only side effect I had was mild weight gain which I could not sweat off until I quit the medication. I stayed on Lexapro for just over a year while I also did CBT. I gradually quit over a 6-wk period with no withdrawal symptom. Lexapro litteraly saved my job, relationship and my sanity. I only have good comments to say about this drug.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I found that in high stress situations, I still had some degree of anxiety (sweaty palms, holding my breath without realizing it, some shaking, etc) but overall my ability to handle anxiety evened out. I was a lot less stressed and found decision making, dealing with my children, and talking in front of people to be much more manageable. I was able to sleep better without waking up several times in a panic wondering what I had forgotten to do. I stopped worrying about things. This drug changed my life with a moderately low dose and with little to no side effects.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have always had anxiety, but after having my twins at 25 weeks the anxiety just got worst. After their long stay in the NICU and they were fine I thought things would get better but it became my everyday life. I have now been on Lexapro for 4 days and I am very excited of the effects already. I feel more relaxed and I don't get upset over the little things. I am actually losing weight and sleeping better. I wish I had gone to my MD sooner because I feel like I am on my way to being my old self again. I am now on my way to being a better mom and wife and that makes me feel great.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm 5'6 118lbs, female and my doctor prescribed me lexapro 5 mg for my troubles with sleeping and anxiety. I have been taking it for about 5 days now and notice no difference at all.

Lexapro (escitalopram): No side effects...and no more panic attacks. Yay.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I was on Paxil and switched to Lexapro a few years back (3) and have not had many side affects. It really does calm me down so I have become a nicer person, and shrug off things that I would normally go crazy about, less shouting etc. I take 20mg. I do feel it has made me lazier and as a result I have been putting on some weight as I exercise less. It does affect orgasms which are much harder to pull off and takes incredible effort. I tried 3 times to go off the drug cold turkey, with terrible results. I just became depressed. After a few days I just went back on it again and after 15 minutes felt the glow of calm come into my body and I was "normal" again. It is addictive, to quit, definitely need to decrease dose gradually.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I've been on Lexapro for 2 years and am now weening myself off. I am giving this medicine a relatively high rating because it saved my social and academic life in under a month of beginning treatment. However, after being on it for about 2 years it's effects have plateaued. I am completely emotionally neutral to any situation. Some may like this feeling, but I do not. Example: I get a D on an important term paper. Emotion: I don't care. Example: I get an A on an important term paper. Emotion: I don't care. I'd at least like to feel something from emotional stimuli. I will either be trying a different drug or giving a completely drugless life a chance. Good luck to you all.

Lexapro (escitalopram): My son is 8yrs old and has asperger's with an emphasis in anxiety. When the doc prescribed Lexapro at 10mg he had a manic episode, but when decreased to 5mg MY SON SMILED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2YRS! For a mom there is no greater feeling. We have to occationally use an additional anxiety medicine durning periods of intense stress but for maintenance therapy it's great. I only gave it a rating of 7 due to the severe WEIGHT GAIN he has experienced. Good luck to all who suffer

Lexapro (escitalopram): I took everything personally before Lexapro. Now I'm just a little above it all. I live with more certainty and confidence it seems. I love my Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have used this for four years, since my dad died, and I recommend it to anyone who is depressed or angry. I went off it once, at a stupid time, and I will never stop taking it again.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I am an 18 year old female, 5'4", 118 lbs, currently on 40 mg of Lexapro and 80 mg of Vyvanse for anxiety and other issues. Mild nausea for the first couple days of treatment, fine after that. No other notable effects until going from 30 to 40, now noticed a somewhat decreased sex drive and some difficulty orgasming. Still deciding whether that's worth it. Otherwise, Lexapro is decent. No fabulous turnaround for me, but definitely helping me get on with life :-)

Lexapro (escitalopram): Saved my life. I used to take 20 mg two years ago. I ended up taking myself off, (tapering) then I was fine for about 6 months. I fell into a relapse and now started on 10 mg. I would be so afraid of what to eat and if something was going to make my blood sugar to high. Now I can eat healthy but not have to worry that to much fruit will make me sick. I can have a soda every now and then. I love Lexapro. The first few days are different, headache, stomach ache and dizziness. Now I feel 100% better.