Reviewer: Healing, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking Lexapro - then the generic for several years. Has kept my depression at bay during this time. Less feelings of anger and agression than before taking the drug. Downside is the loss of sex drive. I know that every drug has different effects on each individual. The 10 mg dosage has been effective for me. I have had more enjoyment of life. It has kept me on a more even keel, even ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Lexapro - then the generic for several years. Has kept my depression at bay during this time. Less feelings of anger and agression than before taking the drug. Downside is the loss of sex drive. I know that every drug has different effects on each individual. The 10 mg dosage has been effective for me. I have had more enjoyment of life. It has kept me on a more even keel, even during the year when both of my parents passed away.
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Reviewer: Gab, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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It was probably just a placebo effect, but I noticed a different within the first two weeks! No, this drug won't make your forever elated, but it has made my life a LOT better. In fact, I don't know what I would have done without it. There are still moments were I feel slightly down, but nothing in comparison to before. The only bad side effects I had were mild headaches for first few mont ... Show Full Comment

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It was probably just a placebo effect, but I noticed a different within the first two weeks! No, this drug won't make your forever elated, but it has made my life a LOT better. In fact, I don't know what I would have done without it. There are still moments were I feel slightly down, but nothing in comparison to before. The only bad side effects I had were mild headaches for first few months and loose stools. Worth it, if you ask me!
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Reviewer: Cajungal328, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Hi, I am a 41 year old female with diagnosed depression. In the last 3 years I have had some negative life events happen that turned me into an emotional rollercoaster. I would be fine one minute then burst into tears for the smallest reason, get bouts of anger and fall into depressive funk for days at a time, have melt downs in public, etc. My GP prescribed me this medication 3 years ago, es ... Show Full Comment

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Hi, I am a 41 year old female with diagnosed depression. In the last 3 years I have had some negative life events happen that turned me into an emotional rollercoaster. I would be fine one minute then burst into tears for the smallest reason, get bouts of anger and fall into depressive funk for days at a time, have melt downs in public, etc. My GP prescribed me this medication 3 years ago, escitalopram 10mg, and I have been faithfully taking it ever since. 2-3 weeks after beginning this medication, I was finally able to get off the rollercoaster and feel more balanced then I've ever felt. I still have days where I feel no interest in doing anything in life now and then, but for the most part I feel a normal balance with very few side effects. I have had stomach issues, and problems reaching orgasm, but I had these problems since before starting the medication so I don't think that's the medication causing this. Anyway I think this medication has saved my life, and I am thankful for it.
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Reviewer: Not giving up. , 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started at 10mg's and didn't really notice much after the first 2 months but sexual side effects. Those Kinda passed, it has got better. My doctor upped me to 20mg 3weeks ago and I'm starting to notice a little difference, just not as good as I was expecting to. I still have off/bad days regularly just not as often. I've heard this is a great med but really haven't noticed a ... Show Full Comment

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I started at 10mg's and didn't really notice much after the first 2 months but sexual side effects. Those Kinda passed, it has got better. My doctor upped me to 20mg 3weeks ago and I'm starting to notice a little difference, just not as good as I was expecting to. I still have off/bad days regularly just not as often. I've heard this is a great med but really haven't noticed any major changes in aditude or motivation. Id like to be happy and normal (like all of us) if it doesn't make some major progress soon I think I'll try something else. Kinda like a hot dog that only has ketup and mustard on half. I think it works good for some but probably isn't for everyone.
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Reviewer: betty, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been taking this med for 3 weeks. First week I only noticed a minimal difference but it takes time to take affect. After upping the dose, then I saw a good change. I still worry or stress but it's not overwhelming and I don't go into a weepy, depressed spiral. I also noticed that I don't have that "I hate my life/I want to die" mantra in my head. There are side effec ... Show Full Comment

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I've been taking this med for 3 weeks. First week I only noticed a minimal difference but it takes time to take affect. After upping the dose, then I saw a good change. I still worry or stress but it's not overwhelming and I don't go into a weepy, depressed spiral. I also noticed that I don't have that "I hate my life/I want to die" mantra in my head. There are side effects: sleepy, tired/listless, disrupted sleep, vivid dreams, dry mouth, constipation/diarrhea and lack of sex drive. The tired/sleepiness I can deal with because I was always tired when I was depressed too. Dry mouth? I drink more water, which is good. No sex drive? That's fine, going through a divorce anyway with no plans to go back into a relationship right away. The tummy troubles though do affect my job but I'll manage. This drug saved my life! I didn't realize how bad I was until the drug took affect and suddenly my life was better(even with divorce, finance trouble, stress). I didn't try the name brand but the generic is working for me.
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