User Reviews for Lexapro

Had horrible anxiety upon waking up for the first two months. But it took Lexapro (15mg) 3 months before I got the full effect and am much better now! Dr also prescribed Seroquel to speed things up. Give this medicine time, it takes longer than the average 4-6 weeks as stated. I felt a difference within a few days.

I'm a hoarder. Depressed all my life. My dr. Said lexapro would work. I tried it and took 20mg then 40mg. I don't go garbage dumping anymore, gained weight and sleeping problems. I don't know if its working very well. I know I get a little angry without it. I'm taking wellbutrin too. I wish everyone luck.

I noticed that many of the reviews on here extremely negative, but I can't say enough good things about this medication. It absolutely changed my life for the better! Most people won't go to the trouble of leaving a review unless they had a really bad experience. Don't let the bad reviews scare you...there are a lot of success stories too! I had VERY few and mild side effects(nausea the first night and cold sweats at night in the beginning). This medication reminded me what it felt like to be happy again and I finally got my life back! I used to be the first person to condemn using medicines for things like this and I went to it as a last resort because I was desperate, but I could not possibly be happier that I did it. Good luck! There is hope!

I have been on many antidepressants, and Lexapro has easily been the best fit for me. I have not yet noticed any side effects (I've been on it for two months) but my OCD symptoms have subsided and I am feeling much, much less anxious.

I have been suffering from Obsessive compulsive disorder since I was 18. It was not until I was 26 did I discover that I had OCD. I have been on Lexapro for about 5 years now and it is still working, though I have kicked up the dosage a little bit. In short, it SAVED my life. First few weeks on it can be tough, but don't get discouraged - take Xanax if you spike during the initial phase of taking it. But once it kicks, no need for benzos, the medicine worked wonders. I was actually taking a pretty low dose. Around 15mg per day, then I tried to taper off to 10mg, but didn't work. I am back up to 20mg. I hear that anywhere between 20mg and 40mg is a good dose, so I will stick with the low-end since my symptoms are under control even after 5 years.

I took Lexapro for approximately 3 years for OCD and panic attacks. Initially it did help the OCD and anxiety, but I then seemed to adjust to it and it did nothing for me anymore. I did gain about 15 lbs on it. It took me about 8-10 weeks to get off it and I have to say the withdrawal is the WORST feeling in the world. Now that I'm free of it, I'm back to the OCD and panic attacks, but can't say I would go back on the Lexapro.

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.

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.

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.