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Reviewer: Kylie , 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I am currently a teenager working and living with depression and anxiety, after taking medicine after medicine I have come to find that Lexapro works best for me. It hypes me up and makes me feel overall better in day to day life.
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Reviewer: mbrad2002, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This drug has really helped calm the daily rage in me! The anger! I'm 66 and this just might be as good as it's gonna get for me. As long as I keep treating my family good instead of yelling all the time I will live with the side effects.
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Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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This has been working wonders for me. It helped me get out of a severe pit of depression. For the first time in years, it let me see that there was better, that it was possible for me to feel okay. It did make me a bit more anxious and my brain hyperactive, so now I'm taking this and Wellbutrin. With that, I'm doing great and have been able to consistently function well in school and socia
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Reviewer: Babsey, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was nauseated almost immediately. Diareaha and bedridden for nearly 4 days. Quit taking. Don't take this. I'm fine now without any drugs messing with my mind or body.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I started taking Zoloft after I was diagnosed with depression. After experiencing the sexual side effects of that drug, trouble coming to climax, I was switched to Lexapro. The side effect mentioned wasn't nearly as severe and my mood and outlook improved dramatically. This medication has changed my life for the better. I have a better relationship with my wife and friends, my job performance
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