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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
5374
62%
Anxiety
2284
67%
Eating Disorders
672
54%
Bipolar Disorder
579
81%
Obsessive Compulsive Di...
440
65%
Overall, 65% (11021 Members) find Lexapro helpful
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Lexapro Reviews

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worked only for a while
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worked only for a while
Working / Worked
I felt at ease on this med but even after switching my time to take to bedtime I was still extremely sleepy during the day. Weight gain.
Working / Worked
Is working on the mood changes but experiencing anxiety
Working / Worked
MADE ME SICK TO MY STOMACH AND FELT LIKE I WAS ON SPEED..NOT TAKING IT NOW
Working / Worked
still taking it, It seems to help some.
Working / Worked
didnt work
Working / Worked
I fill good when i am on it i am on a low dose right know i fill great when i take it
This is the one that works for me! It relieves the anxiety, lifts the depression, and even helps the insomnia.
Working / Worked
It helped my to not feel the depression so that I could actually work through my problem
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Discussions

  1. Advice: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Advice: 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]
  4. Advice: 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]
  5. 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]

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