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Reviews for escitalopram systemic to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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