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I've been on lexapro for 1 year now and to be honest as a pill to fill the gap for my anxiety it really doesn't work. I intend to tell the doctor on my next visit; there must be another drug that works better.
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Lexapro was really good for me in the beginning, but I began having suicidal thoughts after about 2 months. I had a similar reaction to Prozac when I was a teen, so just be careful.
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Lexapro really works for the anxiety and as a mood stabilizer although I still have rough times and feel I need something stronger or with less of the sleep disturbances.
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I used Lexapro for a short time because after about a week, I found that I lost all sensation of touch. I could stick my hand under hot running water and I couldn't tell you just by touch its general temperature. Obviously, the rising steam gave a clue. But I immediately requested to be taken off of it. When I told my doctor, she thought I was lying. Wish I could have tried it longer but I prefer not being physically numb.
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My son's father suffered for years with bi-polar, he now takes lexapro and has held down a real job for over a month now. This medication has been so great for him and for the family members.
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I'm 27 years old and have been on Lexapro for about 2 1/2 years now. It has really saved my life. I fought depression and anger problems for most of my life. I tried all kinds of other medicines and nothing helped. I went through a really bad divorce about three years ago and got very depressed. I never really knew how I was treating people until I started taking Lexapro and getting better. I felt good about my life. Lexapro saved my life when I thought there was hope. I'm so thankful. The only side effect I've had is a little weight gain. I don't like the weight gain but I wouldn't give up Lexapro for anything.
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VERY HELPFUL TO ME. IT MADE ME STOP THE RAGE OUTBURST OF ANGER AND DEPRESSIVE OUTBREAKS AND CRYING SPELLS AND CONTROLS MY EATING HABITS. NOW I EAT HEALTHY AND EAT TO LIVE NOT WHAT'S EATING ME.
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