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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 | 673 |
54% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 579 |
81% |
| Obsessive Compulsive Di... | 440 |
65% |
Overall, 65% (11025
Members)
find Lexapro helpful
Lexapro Reviews
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I wouldn't be here if it werent for this medicine.
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If it werent for my anti depressants I wouldnt be here right now. Enough said. The only bad thing about them is that I yawn a lot and when i miss a few pills I feel very sick
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It's working so far.
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Keeps the lows away but keeps me grounded
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I take 10 mg daily. It is used to treat GAD however it seems to cause anxiety for me so I take Ativan with it to minimize the effect.
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It worked but my insurance changed and it became too expensive.
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Didn't like the side effects.
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I feel lexapro does help but does not help when taking it alone.
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I get headaches or feel dizzy. Sometimes it doesnt feel like it helps.
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Helps
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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]
