After a terrible experience with fluoxetine in the past, I was hesitant to try any other SSRIs, but lexapro has been a real life saver. I started taking it for depression and GAD, and about a month after I got up to 20mg/day, it finally kicked in and I feel amazing. I no longer feel utterly hopeless and useless; I don't dwell constantly on negatives or worry incessantly about everything (in fact, ...
andyman847 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I experienced Limited effectiveness for treating my depression. Showed signs of major improvement but still struggling with reoccurrences of major depression.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous |
10/10/2007
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking it for 3 weeks now. I have noticed a big difference.
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Summermom3 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I was taking Effexor, but had to stop because of extreme hypertension and pulse rate. I take Wellbutrin with Lexapro, and it has totally changed my mood. The combination of these medications make it possible to look forward to the future, instead of dreading it.
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JB2k | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.3
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Works great, took a week for the drug to work properly. During that week I was very on edge and perspired a lot. After the week I felt normal and had no more panic attacks. One side effect I have noticed after long term use, is a diminished libido.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I finally feel like me again but i did notice a graet amout of weight gain. I have been trying to loose the weight on this medication and it is extremly difficult. i talk to my doctor about it and he said this is a not so known side effect.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.0
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I have benefited tremendously from Lexapro the only thing I would say is that you start low and you may have to increase your amounts over time.
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tex | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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This medicine has given a relief, now I can sleep at nite.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.7
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Relieves anxiety and is relatively easy to use but you cannot just stop taking this drug. Withdrawls are not quite as bad as effexor xr but you still get weepy and depressed.
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10/8/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
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butterfly | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/7/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Lexapro for 3 years and it has worked really well for me. I would recommend it for anyone. It has no side effects. I had no problems with it. And I'm going to continue taking it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/7/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 1.0
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SLOSHY HANGOVER FEELING,DIZZINES, UNABLE TO OPERATE OR FUNCTION
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
10/6/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.3
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maylina | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Megan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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I lost all interest in sex with my spouse. My Dr. gave me testosterone but it did not help. Without the Lexapro I was unable to control my emotions. While on Lexapro I had no interest in sex and ultimately my marriage fell apart.
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dnr | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.3
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I've noticed over continued use of the medication an increase of anxiety break throughs, as well as flare ups in temper. In the beginning the medication worked really well with regard to controlling anxiety flare ups, and anger out bursts.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Causing fatigue!
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Tony D | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 2.7
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I'm on day 2 and I feel very hyper. My heart doesn't seem to be pounding, but I feel like all my senses are in over drive. My jaw feels like in needs to bite down on something. It's strange. By hands shake a temble a little. I'm not sure I like this feeling. It is only day 2 so I'll give it another couple of days.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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i've just weaned myself off to get pregnant and feel perpetually drunk/high. could be a good thing, I guess
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