Has anyone tried the generic escitalopram (Lexapro) now available?

I take only generic drugs because I am cheap. If a generic is not available, I'll ask my doc to prescribe a different drug that does have a generic. One example is esomeprazole, the generic form of Nexium. Yes, I have been taking escitalopram for a year, with excellent results, however, I don't know what company produces the one I'm taking.

I just posted a long answer but I want to add that the generic Lexapro I took in December 2022 was escitalopram made by Solco HC in China. Beware.

I just started taking it, two weeks ago

I am on "Cipralex" branded escitalopram and its pretty good. No issues.

I've taken generic Lexapro (escitalopram) from many different manufacturers for years and never had any problems with any of them.

The company that makes the brand Lexapro has a patient assistance program that may be helpful financially

https://www.abbvie.com/patients/patient-assistance/program-qualification/lexapro-tablet-program-selection.html

I tried generic Lexapro and within hours I had a migraine. After using it for two days my anxiety level reached so high i actually couldnt bear it and felt suicidal. I was terrified to say the least and glad i could switch back to Lexapro 20 mgs. that were not totally gone. I know generics can be so different I always make sure to have 7-10 pills to get me through the crisis. The cost is overwhelming but until I found this site I paid for it. I had no choice. My medicines are destroying my savings and soon I dont know what I will do.

My mail order company recently changed manufacturers of my anti depressants without my knowledge. This summer I had headaches and wasn’t feeling well. I was weepy and not sleeping and finally found out that the generic had changed. The company was called Torrent and I will never use that manufacturer again

Yes, I started on the generic on March 10 and the headaches have gotten worse. I love not having anxiety, however, I am going to ask the doctor if I can go on the name brand.

I suffered a severe allergic reaction to the mylan version of the generic. My dermatologist noted that fillers used by generic drug mfgr's can cause this side effect. I now have to pay for the real Lexapro unless a drug store or express scripts can guarantee no Mylan made generic which they won't as far as I know.

Basic lexapro (non-generic) works fine. It is hard for me to trust generic medications that affect how the brain functions based on my experience. Unfortunately a 90 days supply of Lexapro is over $300.

What pharmacy are you getting the Mylan from?

I have a terrible time with generic Lexapro. First CVS switched to the generic version manufactured by Accord which I got used to. Then it switched me to Lupin just made me terribly sick. Then to Aurobindo which was working for a couple months, now I'm nauseous and dizzy again. I can't seem to get the Accord anymore. I've been taking Lexapro for over 30 years, it's not like I can stop. I'm just beside myself and don't know what to do.

I can say with everything I've been reading or seeing in regards to the generic from the brand I can say there all fully correct. I didn't notice a difference but my fiancé and mother sure did and the past couple days I have been seeing it myself. My anxiety is threw the roof again, I've had no energy to do anything and just been wanting to cry. So yes I do recommend the brand over others

I tried the generic of Lexapro many years ago. Horrible side effects. Decided to pay extra for the brand name and for years no problems. Feel great! Now, BCBS has decided that they will paying less for the brand. They are using the cost of the brand-m minus the cost of the generic and the difference I have to pay for-$272.00. I cannot afford that. So angry at our insurance company's. My doctor even called insurance company to tell them it's mandatory and they would still not budge. Back to depression for me. What to do?