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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 | 5379 |
62% |
| Anxiety | 2285 |
67% |
| Eating Disorders | 676 |
54% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 580 |
81% |
| Obsessive Compulsive Di... | 440 |
65% |
Overall, 65% (11033
Members)
find Lexapro helpful
Lexapro Reviews
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It worked very well for me in the beginning, though now I am having more side effects. I had a horrible episode after discontinuing it suddenly, and after getting back on it it just hasn't been the same. Side effects have been anorgasmia, insomnia and clenched jaw.
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made me worse
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doesn't work
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I tried this drug it didn't help.
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I use to take it regularly but it didn't help.
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I'm not sure it is helping.
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staying on it
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pretty effective antidepressant
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Worked fine but was switched to Celexa because of my depression.
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I was taking it and I was switched to celexa to see if it worked better.
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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] -
Escitalopram, Cipralex
hi.im on my way to leave cipralex i tried many antidepressants.this one works but the depression came back..from 1o mg to 20 mg and worked for short t... [More] -
Cipralex/ escitalopram
i have been on 10mg of cipralex for almost 3years now.it is still helping me with my anxiety and depression. A lot of the side effects go away after a... [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]
