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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 | 5376 |
62% |
| Anxiety | 2285 |
67% |
| Eating Disorders | 672 |
54% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 579 |
81% |
| Obsessive Compulsive Di... | 440 |
65% |
Overall, 65% (11024
Members)
find Lexapro helpful
Lexapro Reviews
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Minimum to no side effects
Working / Worked
On it for three years, helped get me through the worst of my anxiety.
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Lexapro helps. I have horrible GAD and worry constantly + muscle tension and high blood pressure. 7 weeks into Lex treatment I feel much more serene. Not numbed at all - just more at peace. Blood pressure and muscle tension have also improved.
Working / Worked
Too soon to tell
Working / Worked
This is the first day taking Lexapro. Don't think I can handle the feelings that it gives me. It makes me very anzious and numb at the same time.
Working / Worked
Seems to help her with anxiety.
Working / Worked
I'm at 40 mg along with other meds.
Working / Worked
Yes for ahile I am now on 30mgs a day
Working / Worked
can not tell that it is working.. no side effects
Working / Worked
Seems to be working so far.
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Discussions
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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]
