User Reviews for Lexapro oral

This drug worked for me for almost 2 years for treating anxiety. I have also gained nearly 60 pounds while on this medicine. Had I have known this drug would make me gain so much weight I would not have taken it.

I have severe depressive and anxious moments frequently. I suggested to my psychiatrist that we try this drug for my GAD and she agreed. I am so glad I did!

This is the second SSRI that has stopped working spontaneously on me after four or five months.

Becoming acclimated to the "side-effects" occurring from use of this medication was easier with a long term mindset that it would do its job eventually. It did. Lexapro has been a terrific help for my feelings of depression and social anxiety. I would have never believed it would give me the confidence to climb out of the black hole I often found myself. The side effects are real - but they did subside for me. The most frustrating side effect that I've had to accept is that it takes longer (sometimes frustratingly longer) to climax sexually. Certainly I could see the beneficial aspects Lexapro would have on someone experiencing premature ejaculation issues.Read More Read Less

I'm 38 and have taken a range of drugs for depression and anxiety and felt Lexapro was the least effective. After a full 30 days, I had zero improvement.

This drug made my anxiety worse. My anger grew and was out of controll several times a day. Sex became less and diffacult to enjoy to it's fullest. I went and discussed this with my doctor. So I stopped the medication as advissed by my doctor.

This med works quickly and well. I take 40 mg. daily and am well pleased with it.

Works better than the others I have taken for my depression

Been on for over 1 yr, condition has worsened + have gained 18 lbs overall.

Works great for me!No longer have depression or thoughts of sucicide

Improved sleep after 1 week, helped with anxiety attacks and depression amazingly well. I was concerned about "not being myself", I found I was finally back to being me.

I began taking Lexapro after depression and anxiety became overwhelming about one year ago. It has helped significantly with mood issues...I feel like myself again. It has NOT helped with chronic sleep problems, however, and I've gained about 15 pounds.

I switched from paxil to lexapro due to a 20 lb weight gain. Personally lexapro gave me severe panic attacks and changed my life for the worse. I finally went to therapy for a year to reverse the panic which I felt was pretty ironic. I have friends that take lexapro and love it but obviously this is not the right drug for me.

It has really helped me. I have been on paxil and zoloft. Lexapro works really well for me. I have noticed a decrease in memory for small activities. Overall, it has really helped me cope with my life and depression.

I was previously on Paxil and ended up switching to Lexapro. I'm on a very small dose, but it makes all the difference in the world for me. I highly recommend it.

I was so anxious, I couldn't even leave the house. It was terrible. Lexapro changed EVERYTHING for the better.

Amazing. This drug saved my life.