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(also known as Escitalopram, Cipralex)

Escitalopram is used to treat mental depression and generalized anxiety disorder .

Escitalopram belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thoug... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Depression
3743
61%
Anxiety
1384
67%
Eating Disorders
506
54%
Bipolar Disorder
381
82%
Obsessive Compulsive Di...
268
61%
Overall, 64% (7372 Members) find Lexapro helpful

Discussions

  1. Discussion: Escitalopram, Cipralex
    i am on citralopram but it is only early days so i can't really help but i think it does help ease it just knowing you are doing something to help fro... [More]
  2. Discussion: Escitalopram, Cipralex
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  3. Advice: 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]
  4. Advice: Cipralex/ escitalopram
    Hi Blossom, It wasn't for me as I reacted badly and had quite nasty side-effects, although that doesn't mean it will for you. Loads of people sw... [More]
  5. Advice: Cipralex/ escitalopram
    I have just been prescribed cipralex-it is the first type of antidepressant I've ever been on (Before I have just been given diazepam to help deal wit... [More]

Lexapro Reviews

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Working / Worked
No side effect at all. Managed to reduce my anxiety symptoms dramatically despite being on a very lose dose (5mg a day).
Working / Worked
Worked like a champ until it "pooped out".
Working / Worked
I am on/off Lexapro.
When I come off I feel great for a week or so then it hits again. A weird low, I get angry and upset with my bf over small things. This leads to sobbing in my room, and sleeping a lot. I never think of suicide, I just want to sleep.
Working / Worked
Hoping it works
Working / Worked
It works very well for me (when I remember to take it). It really calms me down.
Working / Worked
I thought it worked for a little while, but then went through this whole "why should I have to take meds everyday" so I stopped taking it.
Working / Worked
worked well, but my god the weight gain was horrible !! If you thought the first week or so on this med was bad, wait till you try and come off !! brain zaps and flu like symptoms and my joints in my whole body hurts and still does after 6 months. The weight will not come off, i gained 15 pounds in 3 weeks after coming off ! ! It totally screws up your metablism.
Working / Worked
Worked for the most part, but gave me headaches and changed my appetite.
Working / Worked
worked at first, then stopped
Working / Worked
worked at first, then stopped
It is beginning progress!
Working / Worked
i am on it now and it help alot alot
Working / Worked
I take Lexapro and Ambilify to amplify the Lexapro affects. It has elliviated all of my symptoms.
Working / Worked
it helps alot
Working / Worked
Has been great at controlling my depression
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