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Lexapro (escitalopram): I feel obligated to share my experience with Lexapro. Before seeking psychiatric treatment, I'd spend hours on this website (a well as others) reading reviews of Lexapro and similar SSRIs. I suffer from GAD and Lexapro has helped tremendously. The only downside was the side effects at first (unable to achieve orgasm, crazy dreams, extreme gas), but those have subsided. My partner notices a complete turnaround in my stability. I am very thankful for Lexapro. I am so glad that I made it trough the first few weeks with the side effects. This drug changed my life.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): My young daughter suffers from Tourette Syndrome, OCD and Anxiety. The Anxiety is a recent thing. She has never been treated before for her tics (TS) or OCD (which actually is relatively new as well). They started her on Lexapro and her anxiety was heightened as well as decreasing her appetite. Which is not good since her obsession is NOT throwing up from food. So for her, this medicine did not work. She also complained of being tired, more nausea than usual, etc. She wasn't on it long either. We just made the decision that we could not afford her to be worse. She is now on something else - fingers crossed that it'll work!
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I love Lexapro! This drug has done wonders for my anxiety. I have had the sexual side effects - hard to get an orgasm. I will say that went away for me. It might take me a little longer but I'm totally enjoying sex now! Give it time and your body will adjust to it.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has helped my anxiety and depression and I am glad to be on it. Started in January of 2002 and it brought me back to my senses and I was able to get out of a bad relationship and meet my husband. The side effects are minimal and blend into my daily life without much thought. Sexual side effects can be frustrating but my husband and I have a system figured out that works for us. I will be upping to 20 mg from 15 mg because of some social anxiety over the last few months from a job loss and the isolation and excess worry that followed. For panic, I take klonopin which has been a life saver. Once Lexapro kicked in, I felt like I had always wanted to feel since the age of 15 - normal! Not sad, not scared, not worried or anxious.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have heardof this drug working well for others. However, I feel compelled to write my experience with this drug. I was given a four week supply of Lexapro by my doctor (10mg pills) because I had panic attacks two days in a row which I did not realize at the time was a result of over drinking. I ended up taking two pills total. The side effects I experienced were: EXTREME anxiety, nausea, headache, chest pains, cold sweats, sleeplessness, nervous energy, and just general mania. I was terrified that this would never go away. The side effects went away the fourth day after taking the second (and last) pill. That was however the worst and longest 4 days of my life. You WILL get through this!
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have gone through a lot these last 5 months from changing careers and moving and having two deaths in my family. I was having bad crying jags and feeling really down. My anxiety was very high. I have been on this medication for about 4 days now and I feel a sense of peace and all my mind-chatter has left. I know the full dose has not kicked in yet so I'm hoping to feel better and better. I was totally against taking anything but sometimes you just need that extra push. In the beginning I did feel very tired but that has lifted. I feel clear headed and plan to stay on this for a little just to get back to normal.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I LOVE LEXAPRO. I had really bad anxiety before Lexapro and now I feel much calmer and more in control of my life. I only take 5mgs because my body is super sensitive but I can definitely feel and see a change. Sometimes I still suffer from anxiety during PMS but during the rest of the month I'm so happy and life is so much easier to deal with. Lexapro was a life saver for me.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Was prescribed this medicine to combat my generalized anxiety disorder. It worked fine for a few months, but then I got depressed. I didn't want to leave the house, talk on the phone, or even text or email any friends at all. I also gained 20 lbs. That might have had something to do with the depression that suddenly came about also. This might work for some people, but I was not one of them.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Helped to take the edge off, but I had very vivid dreams that were bizarre in content. Had problems sleeping and having quality of sleep.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has worked really well for my anxiety/depression issues. The only down side is that it pretty much killed my sex drive. In the process of finding a remedy for that, for my husband's sake!
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been taking Lexapro 20mg daily for 4 years now. Works great on my anxiety. Side effects: better concentration skills for work, lower sex drive but still works, normal appetite, if I miss to many days I lose some of my word memory abilities and a short vocabulary until I get my doses back on a daily regimen. I do have trouble going to sleep but sleep well when I finally get to sleep.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): My doctor and I tried various medications to help me with anxiety. Lexapro has been the most effective. I've been taking it for a couple of years - now at 40 mg. It does have side effects that have not dissipated: lack of sex drive, much heavier sweating, and a numbing of emotions. However, the calm I feel far outweighs those problems.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm a 38 year old female. I've been on Lexapro 10mgs for 2 1/2 weeks now for severe anxiety due to marital issues. It has definitely helped- I feel much calmer about my life and has given me back the feeling of being able to cope with life's current problems. Before starting Lexapro I was taking Valium every couple days for anxiety and I haven't needed to take a single one since starting. The one major side effect I noticed almost immediately was difficulty in reaching orgasm (which was never an issue in the past). I'm not yet sure whether that's a deal breaker as I think the other SSRIs would have the same effect.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): For me, this drug has been amazing. I've had anxiety most of my life but over the past few years I started having panic attacks. I finally went to the doctor and he put me on Lexapro. I've been taking it for approximately 6 months and I started seeing results within the 1st week. I haven't gained any weight, in fact I've lost weight and sometimes have to make myself eat. It does make me sleepy, so I take it at night. For me it has worked wonders.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has saved my life. I no longer feel anxiety or major depression. If I didn't find this antidepressant medication I would not be alive to this day. I am so thankful.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro is good it has really helped to calm me down. The first few days have been tough I have been nauseated, I have lost my appetite, I'm restless, but overall it really is making a difference and I have only been on it a few days. It hasn't helped my depression yet, but I have been told it takes a while.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I started Lexapro 10 mg while my mother was terminally ill - very high stress period. It was like a miracle. Totally relaxed me and got me through a rough period. I only experienced two side effects - weight gain (10 lbs) and zero sex drive. Because of the weight gain, I decided to wean myself off a few months after my mother passed away with no problems at all. Then, six months later began suffering the worst anxiety with severe panic attacks. I immediately got back on Lexapro and will try to combat the weight gain with diet and exercise. It was a good drug for me.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm female 24 years old, 190lbs. I was on 5 mg to 10mg now I'm at 20mg I have been on this medicine for 8 months. It makes me feel a little better but I have had bad dreams so now I take another pill to sleep.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I was put on this for my anxiety disorder and my bulimia/anorexia. I was put on 5 mg and than bumped up to 15 mg over a months times. I started this drug three months ago and last month I had to be taken off. I had bruises all over my legs, I had no energy, I would fall asleep at 10pm and wake up at noon the next day and be taking a nap at 3pm. My anxiety improved some but those side effects were too much.
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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.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has been a God send for me. I started off with 10 mg and it didn't do a thing, so I was increased to 20 mg, and wow what a difference. I now find myself actually starting conversations with people - something the pre-Lexapro me could have never dreamed. I feel so much more relaxed - like a real person, finally. No side effects at all either except it definitely increases the effects of alcohol. Didn't really do much for my depression, but I think just feeling less anxious is helping it along.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have only been taking this medication for 2 weeks. It has been pretty up and down for me each and everyday. I requested help for anxiety made worse by PMS. I started on 2.5mg and had scary anxiety, worse than what I was even taking it for, mild dry mouth, dizziness, and head sensations that were not quite painful but annoying. Just when I thought it was getting better, side effects seem to come and go as they please. I know that 2 weeks is not a fair amount of time to evaluate the drug completely and while my PMS was improved this month, I feel different, and not in a good way. I don't know how much longer I will give it a go.
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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.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): 10mg of this medication in the morning did wonders for my anxiety and depression. I felt awful physically and mentally and it made me feel WAY normal again. The side effects I experienced were heart palpitations, increase in stomach acid, occasional nausea, minor drowsiness, and dizziness upon standing. None were bad enough to quit.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Was prescibed Lexapro for anxiety and panic disorder. Only could give this a neutral 5 rating as the side effects stopped me after a week from experiencing the possible benefits. I am told that this is a very good drug by my doctor and shrink alike. It gave me more anxiety and crazy chest pains. I was on 10mg daily.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and was given Lexapro along with cognitive therapy. The first week Lexapro made me worse than I was originally. However, it worked wonders and has helped me immensely to get my life back in order. I started on a light dosage at 10mg and in 4 weeks jumped to 20mg which is typical. This combined with cognitive therapy has got me back on track. I really didn't experience any side effects except feeling crappy when I first got on it. Within 4 weeks it was fine. To me it is like taking aspirin everyday now.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm almost 40 years old and have been on 20mg Lexapro for 1 1/2 years just before the death of my mother. The drug has been wonderful and has helped balance the stress and has limited my severe migraines. The only concern is I gained a lot of weight and I have never had a weight problem until this drug. The weight is settled mostly in my mid section. I am concerned with heart disease, artery problems, high cholesterol since these run in my family history. Lexapro is amazing but factor in other health issues you could encounter on it. I'm weighing my options to see if I am willing to risk the withdrawal effects, weight gain (I've read elsewhere it is difficult to lose the weight after going off Lexapro) or if my anxiety was because of my mother's death or everyday now.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been taking Lexapro for 3 months now and feel great. I had severe anxiety. Now I feel like myself and can think clearly. If I get angry I only feel that way for a few minutes instead of a few days. I experienced a few side effects like dry mouth, and restlesness but those symptoms have faded. The worst side effect I have is loss of appetite. I don't mind that one so much.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have tried four different anti-depressants. All, apart from Lexapro, caused intolerable insomnia. I have now taken Lexapro for 3 years and found it to be life altering. I now feel "normal" and my sleep patterns have improved remarkably. My only side effect is slight sexual difficulties, however these have lessened over time.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro was a life saver. It saved me from being anxious and sad all the time. In fact, it's helped me with my pre-menstrual syndrome also. I am so much calmer.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I started taking lexapro 2 years ago. I have always had bad nerves , but when my daughter graduated high school, I was suffering from the "empty nest syndrome". Lexapro really helped me alot and the only fall back for me was my weight gain. I went from size 10 to 16 . I am going off from the medicine now and I think that I will do okay and if I ever have to go back on something it would be this. Good Luck!
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for 4 months for anxiety and panic attack disorder with mild OCD. The panic attacks went away completely and my anxiety was lessened. I am no longer walking around with a constant lump in my stomach and I feel stable. I had chest pains from the anxiety and they also went away after a month on Lexapro. If you experience side effects in the beginning please try to stick it out it is worth it. I had some side effects (restlessness, insomnia, worsening of panic episodes, dry mouth and sweating) but they went away after 4 weeks. The only bad thing about Lexapro is the weight gain. I gained 12 lbs in 2 months. Recently I had to up my dose to 15mg, when my dad died and I started feeling anxious again. Good luck all.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro is a good anti-depressant (I was perscribed this drug for anxiety but felt very positive after about two weeks). That being said, in my opinion it did more for my un-diagnosed depression then for my diagnosed anxiety, which is the reason for the perscription. I did rate this product a 9/10 though, because like I said it seems to be a great anti-depressant.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): My mom died when I was 4 and last semester I always had anxiety in the background and now at 15, spring semester of '08 I had some mild panic attacks and worry, nervousness, sadness and excessive shyness all day long. This medication is a life saver and I love it. They say 8 weeks for the full effect and sure it might re-balance your chemicals in 8 weeks, but give it a chance as it still takes a while after that for you to break out of your shell.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I took Lexapro 10 mg for anxiety and OCD for approximately one year. It was the best ever. I was less aggravated at the little things that go wrong in daily life. My 5 and 6 year olds even noticed a difference. It took about 3 weeks to start feeling better. I decided that I did not need it anymore and could control the anxiety. The withdrawls were bad with stopping cold turkey. After 8 months off, I am getting back on medication. The only bad side affect is terrible weight gain.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have only been taking Lexapro for two days but I already felt a difference the first day. It was like things were not such a big deal. A few hours after taking the second dose I had this wave of memories from the last year that made me go "wow, I've over reacted, over thought, over cried, over expected from myself and others". It does make me a bit sleepy so I take it before bed. My appetite is more normal now where I would eat to feel better now I am only eating when I'm hungry. It makes me thirsty and makes me yawn a lot but overall but I think this may save me and my family from my freak out moments.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been on lexapro for about 6 weeks. The very first day I noticed a change, kind of a numb feeling but better. Six weeks into it let me tell you lexapro saved my life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): I have had anxiety for over 14yrs. I have been using lexapro for 1 year it has kept me emotitionaly stable but it has not helped my anxiety at all. I use 40mg.
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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
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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
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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
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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!!!!!!
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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 :-)
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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