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(also known as Escitalopram, Cipralex)
Escitalopram acts as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI. It is typically used as an antidepressant to treat depression associated with mood disorders although also may be used in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety, including OCD. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Depression | 5889 |
62% |
| Anxiety | 2572 |
67% |
| Eating Disorders | 737 |
54% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 616 |
81% |
| Obsessive Compulsive Di... | 510 |
65% |
Overall, 65% (12137
Members)
find Lexapro helpful
Lexapro Reviews
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Have currently been on a low dose for 5 years and it has worked wonders and have not had any side effects to my knowledge.
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makes me tired
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worked great but gained 20 lbs in a year...trying Pristiq but still noticing weight gain but not as much
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I have been taking it for 8 months and I have noticed a huge improvement in my mood. I also feel much better about myself and my future.
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Took this medication for about two years, but stopped because I felt much better. I initially started this med because I had a horrible bout with depression...Side effects were mild, but did experience a decrease in sex drive....
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This works. Ive tried sever other meds including Trileptal Wellbutrin and others. This is the only one that has a positive effect.
Working / Worked
I'm off of it right now because I ran out and cant afford more right now. I can definately tell I'm worse when I don't take it. It's got me back wanting to smoke again.
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works for certain amount of time then stops
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got rid of my irritability
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Worked for 2 years, then had a relapse while on it. Had to switch to zoloft.
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Cipralex/ escitalopram
Been on escitalopram for a couple years now, it is a wonder drug, life is good, still compete in sport, go to the gym, still have sex. [More] -
Cipralex/ escitalopram
hi there... i was taking cipralix 10mg, but i found the side effect way too much to handle. they work differently for everyone, but if you get feelin... [More] -
Cipralex/ escitalopram
Lexapro has been working for me, better than several alternatives I have tried for depression. But this summer depression has gotten worse and will... [More] -
Cipralex/ escitalopram
Not all patients react to benzodiazapines the same way. Are you on 20 of cipralex??? Adjunctively, perhaps another from such as alprazolam, rather t... [More] -
Cipralex/ escitalopram
cipralex works well for me. I had no side effects. I think it is wearing off a bit now, and my anxiety is getting worse, but not my depression. [More]
