User Reviews for Lexapro oral

I took Lexapro (10mg) for depression and anxiety. I had previously tried Zoloft (50mg) and had catastrophic results where I felt completely zombified. The Lexapro was better, not good but better. I still felt like a zombie, but less. And for the first few weeks, it was a gradual uphill towards being a normal functioning human being after the Zoloft. And it felt like it was impacting my depression and anxiety in a positive way. Then it just stopped improving. I ended up still feeling like half a zombie, had difficulty sleeping, sexual difficulties, nausea, etc. But it was all less than the Zoloft. The jitters were insane. I wasn't anxious, but I couldn't stop moving. I'm out of work, so I ended up walking 15-20 miles, every single day. That's great for cardio, but I just could not stop moving. My hands and legs were constantly twitching. And the dry mouth and dry eyes, oh my god. Never in a million years would I imagine it could be so bad. I could not swallow without first drinking water, my lips were bloody inside and out, went through a ton of eye drops every week. The side effects say this is a possibility, so I lived with it. I went to a therapy appointment and forgot my water. My therapist picked up on it immediately and told me it was absolutely not normal and that I needed to get off Lexapro asap. I called my provider and they took care of it the very next day, switching me to Pristiq (which had its own issues which caused me to pursue a much better non-medication route with my therapist). The bottom line is, everyone responds differently, but listen to your body. I'm apparently very med sensitive. Stinks for me, but hopefully this works for others. But always, ALWAYS, contact your provider about your symptoms. You are paying them. And the peace of mind in knowing that something is normal is great. Or if it's not normal, they can change you asap and get you on something potentially better. (Also, there are supplements like Ashwa Ganda or Valerian Root that can help with sleep, Magnesium for jitters, etc. But contact your provider before mixing them with this class of drug.)Read More Read Less

Began taking lexapro to reduce anxiety related, mostly, to work. My anxiety would at times result in my over-reaction to occasional stressful situations…which occur quite often in our work. The first weekend of use was unusual bordering on scary. I slept a lot. It was almost as if I couldn’t stay awake napping several times a day. My resting heart rate dropped going to the low 40s while sleeping (normal for me is low 50s) and I just felt strange. The good news is that according to my Fitbit I had never had sleep scores that good :-). Those adjustments lasted a few days…the lower than usual heart rate for a little over a week. In about two weeks I noticed the difference…especially in reactions to stressful situations. My colleagues noticed it as well!! I’m less likely to over react and the best for me is that I rarely feel anxious…which feels like a miracle. While my sleep scores haven’t stayed as good as the first week, my sleep has continued to be better than before taking lexapro. The only downside that I experience is that my emotions have been reduced in both directions…not that I don’t feel emotion but not to the same level I had (for instance I haven’t cried watching a movie since I began taking it :-). I don’t think others have noticed that as I was never overly emotional in that direction. As I’ve read these reviews it’s clear that different people experience this differently. My experience has been mostly positive and I’m thankful it has worked so well.Read More Read Less

This medicine made me feel deathly sick and weak. I had non-stop explosive diarrhea for 2 months and got weaker and weaker, it was a nightmare. The Dr kept telling me it will pass-well it didn't despite me trying to stick it out. I am not a whiner or drama queen & always just suck it up if there's side effects. This was intolerable and I hope my stomach settles back to normal soon. I've tapered off & been completely off for a week. But I'm still having stomach issues which I never had before.

I am on day 10 of taking Escitalopram and wow what a ride it has been. I switched from Zoloft which made me very sick but I only took it for 8 days. This past 10 days has been so awful, vomiting, twitching, headaches and just can’t get out of bed. My son has been diagnosed with a brain tumour this is what I started taking it, constant panic attacks and crying. I’ve almost given up so many times of this medication already but my husband really wants me to push through. Fingers crossed it gets better in the next few days. Today has been better than yesterday so hopefully the next few days the anxiousness will go away and I’ll start to feel happier. Read More Read Less

I suffered with depression and overthinking. A week after starting I already stopped compulsive overthinking. I am two months in now and I feel so much happier. Life feels good again, I now have hope and happiness. I have my life back!

This drug has ruined my life. Was prescribed it to worry less and help with sleeping. Took 20mg and had instant adverse reaction. It actually gave me insomnia where I couldn’t get a seconds sleep. Also gave me tremors, twitches, high BP, racing pulse, anxiety, extreme irritability, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, either hot or freezing and weight loss. And this was one pill. Impossible, right? Well it happened and the worst part is this was months ago and the symptoms are still here and getting worse as time goes on. Hate this drug, imo it should never have made it to market. Read More Read Less

I took this for focus an anxiety. I worked to a extent. Best side effect was lasted longer in bed. Worst side effect, I had cardic arrest. Probably from the prolong QT side effect. But doctor wouldn't say it was the medicine. He has no clue why I died and put a ICD in my chest. Since off this med, I know longer have prolong QT an only took Lexapro. So it's safe to say I died from this medicine. But I'll say everyone is different with meds. I just wish Lexapro people would hear from people like me that want them to know about the rare cases that AINT BEING REPORTED like my case. I'm not looking for money. Just need Lexapro to know of issues like mine Read More Read Less

This med did wonders for me until the side effects got to be too much. OCD and depression were greatly improved by week 3. I felt awesome and was living life very happily. I never wanted to stop this med, because I felt so good. Then, I began to notice the bad things adding up. I was getting migraines about 3 times a week, had irregular menstrual bleeding, developed sciatic pain, could not enjoy sex, gained 4 pounds the first month, had zero ability to concentrate on difficult tasks, could not sleep through the night, could not cry, was always spaced out, and much more. It's so sad, because the medication was quite effective. Read More Read Less

Depression- this medication worked great for me. With-in a few days I started to see the world in color again. I cried because I woke up and for the first time in years, everything was vibrant and no longer just shades of grey. I had been depressed so long I forgot the way color really looked. I started making it to work on time. I started texting people back again. I stopped wanting to die everyday. Anxiety- also a great experience. I could tell I missed a dose when I started re-counting meds over and over again at work, shaking, or having panic attacks. On this medication the constant panic and anxiety completely stopped. The issues….. I had to stop taking this medication. I gained almost 15 pounds in 6 months. This is significant for a girl my size. I had frequent urinary issues, my legs would severely swell, and I had hard lumps in my breasts. The doctors said there was no issues on my mammogram and they told me they could not find a reason for my leg swelling to be this severe after ultrasounds on my legs, blood tests and specialist appointments. I almost got to the point that I could not walk. Since stopping Medication a month ago as a trial, my leg swelling, painful breast lumps, and general leg pain have slowly but completely subsided just as my anxiety and depression has came back in full swing. In all- this was my third medication I tried . I feel that this medication is great for the reasons it is created for. If you’re lucky to not have terrible side effects, you probably will feel like a new person like I did. Read More Read Less

Please ignore comments from multiple users who claim they felt incredible or much worse within a week or a day after taking this med. It takes minimum 4 to 6 weeks to work or to have any effect at all on how you feel. For me, it did work. Was actively suicidal. Am no longer, w 4 yr of treatment. Good luck to you out there, you have to give it time to work.. BD-1

Very disappointed this medication didn’t work from me. I have suffered my whole life with GAD, panic attacks, and now agoraphobia. My doctor prescribed 10mg Lexapro and within an hour of taking it my skin was burning, chest pain, vomiting, ear ringing, and spinning. I was afraid to take it again for one week and I cut the dose to 2.5 mg. My body was finally able to adapt to 2.5 mg after 3 months, but I cannot increase it without severe side affects. On such a low dose it hasn’t helped my anxiety at all and now I get consistent brain-zaps, tingling, and a spacey feeling through the day. Doesn’t work for everyone I guess! Read More Read Less

This has been the only antidepressant that has really worked for me and allowed me to feel joy again and keep depression away. It started working for me immediately.

I was taking Lexapro for 3years! I noticed the times I would stop my medication I felt better and more myself. On Lexapro I gained weight, felt depressed, and felt like it suppressed my emotions. Ive continued to take my other medication prescribed but stopped taking lexapro and I see a huge difference

It's great for anxiety and mild depression

Prior to postpartum depression and anxiety, I always thought it was bad or frowned upon to use medication for this reason. I thought I would be weak if I used it but I feel opposite. I felt strong that I laid down my pride and take the medication. First six weeks is pretty bad, you feel the same and might experience nausea and headaches like I did. After 4 weeks I started feeling a little better then after 8 weeks is when it kicked in big time. I was so content and felt like I can breathe again. I was on 10mg from May 2022 - April 2023. The only side-effect throughout the entire time taking it is fatigue. I was constantly tired. Read More Read Less

I'm better off without drugs. This worked great for 2 weeks. I was on cloud 9. Then I started getting irritated at everything ands everyone. Got dumped by several new girlfriends over the course of 4 months. Could barley get erect even while using viagra. And finishing was very difficult. Even self pleasure was impossible. Also it made me itch a lot. I was miserable. Get some therapy. Don't do drugs.

Was given this by my neurologist for depression and anxiety. It was awful, could not get and maintain a “hard on “ , horrific nausea, and loss off energy. Felt like a zombie after 3 days, feel better. My erections are getting better too??????????

Best thing I ever did was reaching out to GP and starting this medication- haven’t looked back!

Lexapro changed my life! It started working almost immediately (I didn’t have the 2 week period of depression/anxiety that most have for some reason) and I feel like a normal human on it. I no longer obsess over things and I just feel like I am functioning normally for the first time ever. I highly recommend. I really haven’t had too many negatives on it.. I have been drowsy and had crazy dreams but other than that everything has been going amazing.

I took the drug for six weeks. I could not sleep, loss of appetite and burning in feet and hands. I tapered off the drug and my insomnia, lack of appetite, and burning sensation went away over time. The drug did not work for me.