User Reviews for Escitalopram

Lexapro (escitalopram): I've had OCD for 25 years. I'm 39 now, when I was 22 I could not take it anymore, first it was Prozac, then Paxil, etc. But the best one I found out that works best for me is Lexapro. It is amazing for OCD. I was a door checker like 20 times and the stove too, and my mind would repeat the same things over and over and over. Today I feel a lot better off.

Lexapro (escitalopram): For years I suffered from almost debilitating obsessive thoughts that ruled my life. I had no control over them. They intruded on every single aspect of my existence, making being present in any given moment virtually impossible, because the thoughts would not let up. About 4 years ago I started taking Lexapro, and the relief, within a few weeks, was immense. Now I can actually enjoy my family, my life. It is truly amazing.

Lexapro (escitalopram): I have been on Lexapro since August of 2009. Initially the OCD went away altogether but it has recently returned as of July 2011. I'm pregnant in my third trimester so it may not be working as well due to body chemistry changes of pregnancy. But, I'm not sure if it could also not be working as well due to what is informally known as "Prozac poopout" which according to my psychiatrist may happen to some patients anywhere from possibly a year but may not happen until 30 years on the medicine. Time will only tell if Lexapro will continue to work for me. I'm not sure what to do if it stops working completely. I am also on Seroquel to help with the symptoms and help me sleep since SSRI's tend to keep me up at night.

escitalopram: I recently started taking Ciprolex (escitalopram) 2 months ago starting with 5mg and doctor increasing it slowly. Now I'm on 30mg as I have impulsive behavior OCD, anorexia and not sure what else yet. I have filled out a 7 page question test yes/no to help determine other issues I'm experiencing. For many years have been on Prozac and clonazepam but now off Prozac completely as of lately. I have tried many others such as Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor etc.....with little success. I really hope that I do get benefits from this one and so far little side effects and seem to be on a more even state, where I can cope bit better day to day. Hope have helped others with my experiences and I'm trying to still study more on it and if dosage is too much, etc.