Escitalopram for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

• Saman...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "After having a stressful job and coming to a job less stressful, I had a few months of struggle with anxiety and depression. I finally came to a breaking point when I literally couldn't sleep at night and was running on 2 hours of sleep every night. I went to my doc who prescribed me Lexapro which I was hesitant to take. I finally gave in and just took it. the first few days to a week were tough but after the first week, I started to feel the cloud lifting. This is week 6 of taking the medicine and feel INCREDIBLE! I even feel more confident and anxiety has decreased so much! I am so thankful to my doctor for sticking with me and not giving up on me!"

• Sky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "Was prescribed Lexapro 10mg daily for severe depression. Within an hour after taking it I felt incredibly drowsy and proceeded to fall into a fake sleep-not sleeping yet not quite awake. The next 24 hours was pure nightmare. Insomnia, severe nausea, brain fog, shaking, dizziness, headache, stomach ache. I also felt an increase in anxiety and paranoia and kept telling my husband I felt sick and that something bad was going to happen. All this after only ONE 10 mg dose! This stuff is toxic. Never again."

• Iamau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2015

Lexapro (escitalopram) "Lexapro works! I didn't have any side effects except for small headaches for the first couple of weeks that would show up for 10 seconds, then be gone. I did notice for the first week that I would have carb cravings and I didn't get full as quickly, but I watched what I ate and tried not to give in to any crazy cravings. I have not gained any additional weight. The first day I took the lexapro, it kicked in around 5-6pm and I just got insanely giggly and happy. All of a sudden, it was like a breeze blew past my mind and the little gremlin in my mind that constantly said "I hate everything" was gone. I do notice short term memory is easily forgotten; out of sight, out of mind. I'm sure that's due to relief from anxiety. I am finally happy!"

• DMH94MK
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2015

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I've been on Lexapro for two weeks now and I can definitely say that my life has been so much better. I'm on 10 mg and I take one every day. I haven't had any negative side effects expect on my first day taking it I felt dizzy and a little spaced out but they subsided by day 3. Lexapro saved my life! I use to cry everyday and think so much but now all of that has stopped. I'm feeling better, sleeping better; life is just better. Give it a try if you have depression/anxiety."

• Horse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I was on Zoloft for 27 years. One day I was driving and had dread come over me I thought I was dying. I checked myself into the local ER and discovered that it was my Zoloft which worked well for many years. I was desperate, a friend I work with wrote me a RX. for Lexapro. After three days on 10mg I could feel the change for the better. I cut myself to 5mg after a couple of months and feel really good, am able to focus at work I sleep very well at night. One benefit is I lost 27 pounds and I needed to. So now I feel better both physically and mentally. Thanks Lexapro."

• stjames
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I am on my 3rd day. I called Dr today thinking I wanted to stop the first 2 days were not good. I felt like I had flu. I still am not sleeping but she said stay on it give it at least 2 weeks. All of a sudden I took a turn and think it truly is working I will stay in touch "

• Theau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2017

Lexapro (escitalopram) "30. Male. I was completely lethargic and I had pretty bad anxiety. I always stressed about job assignments at work and rarely ever wanted to leave my room at home. I had no energy and I frequently called into work. I thought I had low testosterone so I had some bloodwork done, my doctor prescribed me lexapro 10mg in the meantime and I felt my anxiety and depression just disappear. I remember the moment I knew the medication was working when I was sitting on my porch feeling glad to be alive for once, enjoying the weather and just smiling. I feel like my old self before the crazy depression. Yawning and diarrhea is annoying. But I'll take that to enjoy little pleasures in life again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 20, 2015

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I seriously used to cry everyday and wonder when my life would change. I felt like I was stuck and had no one to talk to that would understand the way I felt. I used to think of all different ways to end the pain but I knew suicide was not the answer. I felt empty inside and tried everything to make myself feel better. I would turn to food to make myself feel better and I felt I was spiraling out of control. I would isolate myself from everyone. I resulted in cutting myself and I felt a sense of relief. I knew I needed help immediately. I told my doctor everything I was experiencing with tears in my eyes. He prescribed me lexapro and after two weeks I felt like a different person. It made me feel so much better and I could recognize myself."

• Beach...
• March 3, 2017

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I started taking lexapro for anxiety and depression. My anxiety was so bad at times, I felt like I was having mini panic attacks. The worst part of my day was the thought of waking up and having to go to work. I have 3 children and felt like I couldn't take care of them, thank god for my family. Besides the occasional Advil for a headache, I do not take any other medications and didn't really like the idea of being on this type of medication. BUT, you know what? I have a family, friends, a career, and house, so if I have to take a little pill to feel better, then so be it. I'm just glad I don't have to suffer and there is help out there."

• Nagem
• April 15, 2008

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I've been on Lexapro 10mg for 5 years now and it makes me "me" again. It's wonderful! I've never had a side effect. I've also lost 90 pounds! I was eating because of the stress and depression and when that started to go away so did the overeating! I started to feel a lot better. It took about 4-5 weeks for it to kick in and I had to chart my progress through my doctor but I am truly thankful. "

• Kgreg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2016

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I took many SSRI medications in the past for anxiety/depression but was unable to handle all the negative side effects. I've spent the last 3 years dealing with daily fatigue to the point of just feeling sick every day, so work and bed became my home. I couldn't find the energy to go shop, visit my son, be with friends, attend church, I just felt SICK .Daily crying spells every morning and an awful pain on the inside I can't describe. I didn't know what was wrong with me but I knew it wasn't normal and was only getting worse.!!!! ....Dr gave me 10 mg. Of LEXAPRO ..first pill very sick but have been on it 4 weeks now. Thank goodness FOR THIS MEDICATION!!!!! It took several weeks but as weeks go by I feel even better !!!! :))))"

• KR90
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2023

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I am a 32-year-old ambitious overachiever and went all out to get what I wanted, and I did. For the last 2 years, due to personal issues and loneliness, I hit my lowest point. I tried therapy, meditation, etc., but couldn’t get rid of the daily struggle. My PCP prescribed me Lexapro in 2021 - I tried it for a day but gave it up as I felt sudden numbness, but since my situation kept getting worse, I decided to give it another shot in April 2023. Let me tell you - this drug truly is a MIRACLE! It’s been 6 months, my life is absolutely back on track, and I am back to my normal self. Here’s my advice: The FIRST 2 weeks of taking this medication - DO NOT be alone! My depression got so much worse, I was on the floor. Thankfully, I asked my mom to stay with me and help me go through it. By the THIRD week, it was like I could breathe again, something got off my chest, and it felt like life could be good again. Please give this medication a shot and don’t give up. Lexapro WORKS! Side effects: weight gain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2020

Lexapro (escitalopram) "Caused nausea, vomiting, black outs and unwanted thoughts. Ending up in the psyc ward for a week. After a DNA test found out I metabolize this medication extremely quickly to the point its unsafe for use."

• Avyanna...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2014

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I always knew I was vulnerable to having the blues, but it wasn't until I lost my motivation, could no longer enjoy the simple things in life (music, TV shows, vacation!) and would randomly burst into tears, did I realize this was something more serious. The first two weeks were brutal (1/2 tablet in morning, 1/2 tablet in evening). I was extremely anxious, had debilitating fatigue and zero appetite. Third week the symptoms set aside and I was a bit better but still felt robotic. Then the past 2-3 days, I noticed I was singing, joking around, MUCH less irritable and wasn't haunted by negative thoughts of doom or self-loathing. My memory is even better. Give it a fair chance, I promise you won't regret it."

• the...
• April 12, 2013

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I was very depressed for at least 8 years. After barely being able to do my basic mom duties, I decided to get help. My GP suggested Lexapro and I haven't looked back in 2 years. My overall mood and outlook on life have dramatically improved and now, not every little mishap sends me to bed for days on end. I still have struggles as we all do, but this medicine has really been like the hand of God touching my life. Please don't wait as long as I did to change your life and get back to your wonderfully made self!"

• Jonno
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 28, 2024

"I owe this site a review, as it gave me great comfort. I had a horrific experience in my 20s with an SSRI called Seroxat (the drug was subsequently recalled). I refused meds from the age of 21 to 36 and tried everything holistic - St. John's wort, running, sad lamps, diet. I had depression so bad in 2020 I had to seek urgent help and was told I had to take escitalopram. I wasn't in a position to argue. I am SO glad I did. Absolutely life-changing. This drug is SAFE - zero side effects. This drug is highly effective - lifelong depression gone. If you have had a bad experience with another SSRI, please, please, please take a leap of faith and try this. It's a miracle. I was so nervous when I started taking it and so desperate for it to work, I read this site for hours the first few days I took it, and it gave me such comfort and hope, so thanks to all of those who have contributed."

• Clj
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

Lexapro (escitalopram) "My doc put me on 10mg of generic lexapro probably a year ago. I saw no change in mood and anxiety attacks continued regularly. Two months ago she increased my dosage to 20mg. After about 1 1/2 months I noticed a horrible personality decline. Sad constantly, anxiety increased, dark thoughts which includes suicidal thoughts. I started cutting, anger increase where I am throwing things, banging head on wall, and began drinking again after 4 1/2 years of sobriety. Taking this dosage is the only thing that has changed in my life, all other stresses are the same. Called my doctor and said I wanted off of this med completely. She didn’t feel that I have given the new dose enough time. I don’t care. I’m getting off of it so I am in the process of decreasing dosage and hope to be off of it completely within 3 months max."

• Jeri...
• February 20, 2014

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I was diagnosed, with a panic disorder. I was always well traveled, worked hard and had a great social life, then my life changed over night. You can't explain to anyone the feeling of complete helplessness unless you are living it. Anyway long story short Lexapro saved my life, even though could not orgasm while taking it and gained 10 kilos, but I was able too come off it after a year. And now I'm living a normal life again."

• Hunt
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 5, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "My doctor prescribed me Lexapro and I left so good and motivated. Then I thought of trying other anti depressants to feel more better. I tried Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor XR, Desvenlafexine but none gave the best result as Lexapro. It was life changing experience. I will never change from Lexapro."

• Slap...
• August 23, 2013

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I was at a breaking point and couldn't take any more bad thought and sad days. It got to the point where I was crying up to 4 times a day, snapping at my husband and kids, having to call in to work because I couldn't pull it together long enough to function. It was bad. I had negative thoughts and obsessed about something bad happening to myself or my daughter and not at the hands of myself. Side effects were bad at first-insomnia, nausea, swimmy head, anxiety, those only lasted until about day 5 and was told to push through and tough it out. Every day since has been better and better and I finally feel normal again. Lexapro saved my life."

• deagle
• March 12, 2017

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I've experienced major depression along with high anxiety. Lexapro has been FANTASTIC for me in helping to get rid of my depression AND helping my anxiety significantly. I've tried Prozac, and compared to the two Lexapro has given me much less side effects, has not interacted with other drugs I take, works faster, and has given me my life back. Overall, I think anyone who is suffering with depression, but also has high anxiety can definitely benefit from this drug. It's been great for me and I think it's worth a shot for anyone who isn't having much luck with other SSRIs."

• Rhian...
• April 25, 2014

Lexapro (escitalopram) "As a mother of two young boys I started feeling down and depressed and I couldn't even leave the house because of my anxiety. It started helping me after 2 days (half tab) now I'm taking 1 and a half tablets and I feel so much better. its been a month since I have started this and I love it. I have tried Celexa, Prozac etc...nothing worked. THIS DOES! It makes me tired so I take it at night."

• Brando
• March 6, 2017

Lexapro (escitalopram) "My anxiety and depression really bogged me down and made me bound to my bed until I started taking lexapro. Honestly the first 1-3 weeks the side effects are very rough as your brain has to get accustomed to the changing of chemicals. I had blurry vision, dizziness, sweating issues and felt weird, but I stuck to it and eventually started waking up earlier than ever which was uncharacteristic and started enjoying life. This drug is great and makes me want to major in Psych. Recommend"

• Jay
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 8, 2020

Lexapro (escitalopram) "I was on Lexapro for the last 3 years due to depression. I felt much better at first, but absolutely hate the side affects. It cut my sex drive way down and made me lose muscle/weight, no matter how hard I worked out. The withdrawal symptoms are not fun, but after weaning myself off it, I feel so much better with my normal energy and libido back."

• Rob
• August 17, 2019

Lexapro (escitalopram) "Started on Lexapro 10mg 2 years ago for anxiety. First 6 weeks were very difficult with erectile dysfunction, insomnia, constantly tired & not being able to focus at work. I nearly stopped medication several times as was really messing me about. After 6 weeks most of the side effects eased and anxiety management was improved. Earlier this year had an upheaval in my relationship & was very depressed. My psychologist recommended trying a higher dosage of Lexapro and Doctor agreed to increase to 20mg. Unfortunately the side effects experienced two years ago returned. Took 4 weeks for the side effects to ease & both anxiety and depression are now manageable. Still seeing my psychologist as just important as the medication for me to ensure I have the right support structure in place. I currently am in the best place mentally I’ve been for several years and Lexapro has definitely helped in my case. Glad I persevered through the initial side effects as the change has been positive."