User Reviews for Escitalopram

Lexapro (escitalopram): I had severe anxiety disorder. Probably very close to being hospitalized. My doctor put me on lexapro and yes, it took awhile to reach full effect, but each day got better and better. Within a month I was feeling more like myself and within two months, I felt that I had my life back. No noticeable side effects for me.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I was shaking and had terrible symptoms of anxiety disorder for years. Was put on Lexapro and felt better within one day. It's a miracle drug for me, and I have my life back. I'm so thankful. I can finally be a good mom and wife again.

Lexapro (escitalopram): This drug is an absolute miracle. I have/had severe anxiety from menopause and was losing time at work as well as my general interest in life. Heart palpitations, chest pains, dizziness and shortness of breath. I thought I was losing my mind. I'm taking only 5mg a day and have no side effects. I'm even losing weight. I'm back to normal. What a HUGE relief! I would recommend this drug to anyone suffering as I did.

Lexapro (escitalopram): This medication has given me my life back! I had crippling anxiety. I never could sleep more than 2-4 hrs a night, was constantly fearful, and had daily panic attacks. My anxious thoughts had become so obsessive, I couldn't even function. Within a week of starting Lexapro, my irrational fears and obsessive thoughts started to decrease significantly, and after about a month, I was starting to feel "normal" again. I have been on it for about 5 months now and I finally feel balanced (and haven't had a single panic attack). Only complaints are that it makes me fairly sleepy often and sometimes I have weird dreams. But the benefits FAR outweigh the side effects.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has been incredible for me. I am a 37 year old man. It has now been 5 1/2 weeks on 10 mgs and I feel amazing. For the first three weeks it was not effective and I did have some side effects, loss of appetite, fatigue, no sex drive (although I could still perform), trouble sleeping and I would wake up with a very uneasy feeling, basically anxious. But at week four it all seemed to turn around. My sex drive came back, I started eating normally, I had more energy during the day. It is sometimes still hard to sleep at night, but not too bad. I am truly amazed at how I feel. I am a very successful person, have my own business, a beautiful family, but have always felt close to worthless inside, always feeling less than everyone else.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro is WONDERFUL! It has absolutely changed my life... I take 10mg a day and haven't noticed any nasty side effects. I'm no longer tensed, agitated, panicky, nervous or grouchy. My husband calls it my sweet pill. I call it a MIRACLE pill. Love Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I've been using Lexapro for about 12 months for GAD and depression. I wish I had have started on it years ago. I walked away from a 10 year marriage 3 months after starting on it then took off overseas and reunited with the woman I should have married. Side effects were loss of libido at first but over time this improved. I tried to wean myself off it this year but after about 1 month my world started to darken once more. I think I will likely be on it for life and it has been a life saver for me. It does desensitize me to many emotions but these were damaging emotions to me and others around me. There is hope now.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I was in bad shape for 5 and 1/2 years when I was prescribed Lexapro. Uncontrollable crying, going into fits, breaking things. Flying off the handle for no reason. Two weeks on Lexapro and I had everything under control until the day my doctor wouldn't refill my script until I went to see him. I didn't have time for a visit so I just did without it. On about the 3rd day I was feeling strange, off balance, light headed, kind of fuzzy. 4th day when I turned my head I felt like I was in an old time movie, click-click-click. I went to the doctor, told him I wasn't feeling well, he didn't tell me why I was feeling like that but to take my Lexapro and I would feel better.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I love Lexapro. I was having chest pain daily along with my heart skipping beats due to stress and anxiety. I began taking Lexapro and hardly ever have chest pain. I feel like myself again. I have gained a good bit of weight, but for me it is worth not having daily chest pains and anxiety.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have had no major problems except for insomnia.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have taken this for about two months now and it has worked wonders for my anxiety. I also have depression and panic disorder, so it seems to help with both. The only downside I have experienced is decreased sexual interest, but my Wellbutrin has seemed to help with this a bit.

Lexapro (escitalopram): This medicine worked extremely well to treat my anxiety disorder. It did not take long for the medicine to help me control the problems I was experiencing. I used 20mgs for about 4 and half years. The only thing that prevents this treatment from receiving a higher score are the side effects and withdrawal symptoms. The side effects I experienced were a definite decrease in sexual desire and a weight gain in my mid section. Personally I don't feel that any drug treatment is a permanent option, so when I decided to wean off of the drug I figured it would not have that great of an effect on me. Yet the withdrawal symptoms that I am currently experiencing are quite terrible. I am sure they will go away with time, but I could definitely do without.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro helped me a lot with CONSTANT anxiety. I had already tried Zoloft and Paxil, but Lexapro helped more than both combined. I still have a little anxiety, but this medicine has made my life bearable.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Great medication to relieve anxiety. Sex drive went down first two weeks. Go a bit worried, but body adjusted. Occasional dream of gruesome things. Usually what I see on the news or discuss with family. Can't tell whether or not it's due to Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro changed my life! I had coped with generalized anxiety, depression, even slight OCD since I was a child. Everything in my life was affected by it in some shape or form. I have been on Lexapro 10 mg for three years now and I can't imagine being without it. I'm happy with my life; work, family, friends. No more anxiety attacks or crying spells or OCD. My husband can 100 percent see the change. I only had a few side effects for the first few weeks like yawning and slight night sweats (didn't interrupt my sleep) for several months and now none. I think my doctor puts it best; diabetics take insulin because their bodies don't produce enough and people who have the symptoms above don't make enough serotonin take a medicine like Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Very bad headaches and sick on stomach feeling the entire day. I only took the medication for a week I could not take the headaches on top of everything else going on in my life.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I started taking Lexapro in April this year for anxiety/OCD and it did help a lot and I was able to function again. The two main side effects were weird vivid dreams and I have gained about 20 lbs which I cannot stand so I'm now weaning myself off. I've been off for about 1 week and my mood has been so up and down. Very irritable. Also, have been having the weird brain zaps but now they are wearing off after about a week.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I quit my job teaching due to anxiety and panic attacks. After being off work for two years I thought the stress of not teaching would help with my anxiety and panic attacks. I was just a bit better. I thought that eliminating the stress from teaching would make a huge difference in the way I felt. My anxiety and panic attacks continued even when I did not work. I realized I needed medication because I continued to have heart palpitations, shortness of breath, shaking, feeling of being smothered, etc. I have been on Lexapro for four weeks. WHAT A POSITVE DIFFERENCE! It feels so good to feel good! Side effects went away. Other medications I tried caused constipation. Have hope that you will find something that works for you!

Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro has saved my life. I have been taking it at 20mg for about 1 year, and the results have been better than anything I had previously tried. I am 14 years old, and ready to face life with Lexapro on my side.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I'm 39, male, 6'3, 230 lbs. Suffered from anxiety disorder for years. Worrying, palpitations, shortness of breath, basically all the popular anxiety symptoms. Seemed to come on more when I pushed myself exercising. Back on Lexapro because it does work. Side effects like lower sex drive, difficulty reaching orgasm, insomnia all go away. I find myself fearless, my life is active, no more "what if's" and no anxiety attacks. I admit I hate taking medicines, but without it is far worse.

Lexapro (escitalopram): This medicine was the first one I was put on. Works very well. I am ever so grateful for LEXAPRO. My side effects were being tired and sleepy at first. Now however (after 4 years) I find my sleep cycle is switched, I sleep during the day and I find myself up at night.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been taking Lexapro for about 5 years now after 2 fairly major "breakdowns". It has been an absolute Godsend for me. At one point the doctor thought I could come off it but I fairly quickly found my feelings dropping again and went back on it. Now I take 5mg a day and I am fine.

Lexapro (escitalopram): Thank goodness for this medication. I only wish I had started it earlier, before my GAD, low confidence, and suspicions hurt my marriage. This medicine helps, even though all the therapy in the world did not touch my feelings. I started with 5mg and felt a little improvement right away. Went to 10mg after a particularly bad day and what a relief. Side effects are minor so far.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I've been dealing with anxiety for a very long time now, cried all the time, got upset over anything, always worried about something, had a horrible temper, and could never sleep or relax. I was always doing SOMETHING. I finally went to a doctor and told him everything that I was feeling and he prescribed me Lexapro 20mg. I've only been on it for a couple of days and its making me VERY sleepy, and I feel like I'm not able to think. I'm not to sure if I like this or if its just side effects, or maybe I need a lower dosage. My mother is on the same medication and told me she felt the same way in the beginning. Hopefully it goes away. All your reviews have made me feel better about this medication. Lets see how it works.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I was in the navy bogged down by heavy stress and it all recently discharged with heart pains that led to asthma attacks which are both fairly new. I and the doctor realized it was anxiety and I have been on Lexapro for about a month. I realized I'm overly happy nowadays. Have diarrhea but otherwise it actually allows me to function well.