User Reviews for Lexapro

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: I was put on Lexapro for depression. I also had a bad case of obsessive compulsive disorder and a little anxiety. Lexapro did wonders for me. I am rarely sad anymore. My OCD is almost gone. I feel a lot better about myself. I used to be very shy and insecure because of my anxiety. But now, I'm more confident and able to talk to people without feeling so anxious and scared.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: I have never taken the time to actually write a comment on these types of things, but this is worthy of it. I had never dealt with anxiety until I became pregnant. I suffered with the worst anxiety and I was MISERABLE. I had panic attacks that sent me to the ER..I was too scared to drive, missed weeks of work and literally did not leave the house. I suffered through it until I had the baby. After, my doctor put me on Lexapro. After a few weeks, I felt 100% better. I can't begin to explain the change I had felt. I was able to do things without thinking the worst of everything. Before I started taking it, it depressed me because I thought I was going to feel that way forever and always have to deal with anxiety. Now, I live a normal life!

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: I was prescribed Lexapro 6 years ago for general anxiety disorder and mood swings due to premenopause. This medicine helped me tremendously with very few side effects. I did gain 30 lbs and had at least 1 nausea episode a day that would last for a couple of minutes. Other than that, I felt much better. I decided a few weeks ago to get off the medicine and weened myself slowly. After a week without it, the anxiety returned. I'm now back on 5 mg and only after a few days am beginning to feel myself again.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: Incredible medicine. Took maybe 4-6 weeks to kick in though, but when it did, WOW. I was having a panic attack every morning and was relying on a benzodiazepine to live a normal life. During the best of times, it has completely muted my anxiety. Sometimes I still get slightly anxious, but it's like the volume is turned way down. Have had maybe one "panic attack" (if I can even call it that, it was so mild) since it kicked in. I'm happier, calmer, and more balanced. Only side effect was slightly disturbed sleep for 2 days when I started (and for a day or two after I increased the dose), and increased anxiety on the first day. I'm on 15mg and I couldn't be happier.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: This medicine truly saved my life, my job, my relationship with friends and more. I have suffered with GAD, prementrual despotic disorder, worrying constantly, on and off for over 20 years. When I felt great life was wonderful I could do 100 things at once but when depression hit I was totally disabled couldn't work, shut myself off from the world and just wanted to sink away. I started Lexapro and within 2 weeks I could get out of bed. After 30 days I had absolutely no side affects and felt amazing!

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Side effects for the first five weeks were unpleasant for me. I would get extremely tired and irritable and it upset my stomach. Then I started to feel great after about 8 weeks at 20mg and I was always extremely happy. Then at around 10 weeks I leveled off and just felt normal. My moods were blah and still are. But I must say I have come a long way and it is working. Would like to come off of it just to remind myself that I need to be on it.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: Lexapro works but the (Generic) Escitalopram does NOT. Lexapro has saved my life. Made me a normal happy person. I tried the generic for a month and I couldn't hardly function. Thankfully I had my dr. call and my insurance covers all but $55.00 but it is sooo worth it.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: I love lexapro, I got off of it for 6 weeks and was a disaster. Got back on it and within a week feel tremendously better.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: Have had mild anxiety issues since early 20s. Spiralled downwards with increasing anxiety after an injury that made me unable to work. Tried mirtazapine with temporary relief, but got worse again after a few weeks and before starting Lexapro anxiety was so bad that I was unable to work and that leaving the house resulted in panic attacks. Started Lexapro on a Friday. Felt absolutely terrible until Tuesday. Nauseous (relief from Reglan though), heavy anxiety, buzzing feeling in body. Then improvement came very gradually and very slowly for the next weeks. On week 8 now and honestly feel great. The crippling anxiety that was present 24/7 is gone and only on occasions do I feel it, only much milder and never in the form of panic attacks.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: It has alot of side effects that bothered me. I could not concentrate, I stayed tired all the time, I forgot alot of things at work, I just felt lost all the time. My sex drive was gone. My symtoms of anxiety were gone but so was everything else. I gained alot of weight also while taking this medication.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: Works wonders!!

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: I've been battling Depression for 5 years. It got really bad right after I gave birth to my son who is now turning 5. I would cry for no reason and get really upset over the little things. My depression got really bad last year and it affected my relationship. My confidence got really low and I would constantly put myself down. I had several bad Panic Attacks while at a restaurant which caused us to immediately leave. I have a great support system with my boyfriend and started Lexapro two months ago. I feel so Great about Everything! I'm currently taking 10 mg and I finally feel a better me and truly seeing life. Thanks Lexapro!

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Bipolar Disorder: I have had bipolar since I was 10 years old and Lexapro is the only medicine that helps me. If it wasn't for Lexapro I wouldn't have my three wonderful kids and a good man in my life. I'm only 22 and out of the 12 years I've been taking medicines Lexapro is the only one that has helped me. The other ones make me meaner then me being off my medicines.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: I have very few side effects. This medication is helping me for depression and anxiety. I fell a positive difference after 4 weeks.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Depression: Worked okay, and then stopped working about 4-5 months in. Good for anxiety however I gained about 25lbs on this medicine. Hard to be happy and have tons of fun when you look like tons of fun.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: I've been taking Lexapro (10mg) for about a week for general anxiety and mild depression. It's taken the edge off already, particularly on the anxiety side. I am more productive at work and more open socially, without even noticing until afterwards. Side-effects have been mild: physical jitteriness, a lone bout of diarrhea and an odd sensation in my skin. I can best describe that as feeling like being in a hot, dry climate but without the sensation of heat - tight and tingling. No sexual side-effects so far. I was on Zoloft a few years ago for more debilitating depression and the side effects with that were much worse, so I feel very positive at this point.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: Been on and off anti depressants for 10 years (still can't believe it). Tried Paxil and currently take 10 mg of Lexapro. Still do not feel well. I find running helps me more than anything but I fear the day the running is too much. I'm 40 and in otherwise good health, but I feel pretty lousy almost every single day. I am happy to read about people doing well on medication, but all I get from it is dizziness/lightheaded. Still optimistic about one day looking back at this nightmare in disbelief. Until then.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Fibromyalgia: This medication didn't do anything for my clinical depression or anxiety, but it did help me gain about 90 pounds which I desperately needed due to my anorexia.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: It has helped in more ways than you can imagine. I am not 100%, but pretty close to be my normal self.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: I was on Lexapro awhile ago, but stopped taking it. Then my anxiety and panic attacks started coming back, and the doctor wanted to try me on Zoloft. I experienced horrible side effects, and it made my anxiety worse. I said I didn't want to take a medicine that causes me MORE anxiety! I asked if I could PLEASE go back on Lexapro, it had a couple of side effects but nothing like Zoloft. This is my 3rd day on it again, and already I can tell a big difference. I would rather take medicine to make me feel normal again than try to tell myself I don't need it. Because it's not worth spending life depressed and anxious over everything. I would definitely recommend trying it, to improve the quality of life for an anxious personality.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: I have been on Lexapro 5mgs, 10mgs and 20mgs over a period of 6 years. 10mgs daily seems to be the best dosage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Many people don't realize that it takes 4 to 6 weeks for this medicine to work. The first 3 days I felt very good and then felt tired or depressed for a couple days. Taking Lexapro with Klonopin 0.5mgs (2x daily) helps those early stage side effects. 20mgs tends to increase aggressive behavior. After about 5 weeks I found myself to be more confident in activities and less concerned about what others would think of me. My side effects are, short term memory loss, difficulty falling asleep at night, lower sex drive, but longer Stamina when engaged in sex.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: This helped me talk some and I was enjoying life more, but I was so angry!

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: Lexapro helped me a lot with my anxiety disorder / ADD symptoms ... The only thing is that Lexapro alone was not super effective for me, but when combined with Adderall and Klonopin it works amazingly -- none of the three medicines alone worked particularly well, but all three together work extremely well for anxiety, ADD and insomnia.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: This is a miracle. I have been on it for a year and a half and it has been a life saver. A few small side effects, but nothing major. I prefer the side effects to the horrible anxiety attacks I used to get.

Lexapro (escitalopram) for Anxiety: This has worked for me 10mg once a day. I was on Paxil 20mg before and I put on so much weight, which is a side effect. I don't eat any differently. However I had to realize that while I was it no more panic or weight gain? I choose the weight gain. This medicine definitely helped me. I was unable to drive on highways I would have attacks even if I wasn't the one driving. I think I gained a little more with this medicine but it is what it is and I have low sex drive.