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Reviewer: Unsatisfied 1, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I was taking lexapro for several years, during that time I was completely unable to ejactulate during masturbation, I discussed it with my doctor and her nurse practitioner about the issue and they gave me ED medication, which was totally not the problem. Eventually I asked to be taken off it
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Reviewer: Sadie , 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Lexapro change my life I have severe depression anxiety PTSD, panic disorder and fibromyalgia and Lexapro helped so much with my depression and anxiety(more depression) it’s honestly a miracle and insane to think about how much it works for me. I’ve Tried so many other antidepressant medications and this is the only one I will stay with us always say good things about. Also, Lexapro gave me motiv
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Reviewer: lianne, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been on lexapro for 8 months, over these 8 months i have gained 14kgs from the cravings and overall sideaffects. Not only did it make me gain weight, but after a while stopped working.
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Reviewer: wittywise, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After TWO days, the side effects were bloating, gas, diarrhea, being wide awake at night, dizziness, near-fainting episodes, and other strange things I could feel happening to my body and there was indeed a slight, but fleeting memory problem. The old saying of "why trade a headache for an upset stomach" comes to mind. I think I'll have to settle for the tears of the mild depression,
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Reviewer: Brandi18, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I was on the generic version.It helped relieve my anxiety and depression to the point that I had no emotions, no highs or lows. Definitely a very strange feeling. I have experienced weight gain of 20 lbs in 6 months, trouble falling asleep at night but experienced extreme fatigue constantly. I thought I was becoming an alcoholic I was craving alcohol. I have also experienced restless leg, inte
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