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When my husband passed away, I was okay for 3 months. Then I lost all control of my emotions-weepy all the time over dropping a spoon etc. My doctor prescribed this medicine at 10mgs and side effects were not worth it. He said cut the pill in half and that was exactly the dose I needed! Thank you God for this pill. Doc says I can get off any time I feel like it, but I can also stay on it for ...

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15 People found this comment helpful

This medication is awful! It caused personality changes, aggression, and antisocial behaviors. The tension level this drug caused was unbearable! Please stay away from this terrible medication. There are better meds out there.

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Toshi | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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This drug is a poison. Probably one of the most toxic and dangerous drugs out there. Avoid at all costs. Caused serious permanent side effects / brain damage to me.

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Toshi | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2024
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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his drug has ruined my life. Was prescribed it to worry less and help with sleeping. Took 20mg and had instant adverse reaction. It actually gave me insomnia where I couldn't get a seconds sleep. Also gave me tremors, twitches, high BP, racing pulse, anxiety, extreme irritability, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, either hot or freezing and weight loss. And this was one pill. Impossible, right? Well it happened and the worst part is this was months ago and the symptoms are still here and getting worse as time goes on. Hate this drug, imo it should never have made it to market.Read More Read Less

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MSP | 45-54 | Male | Patient
1/26/2024
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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Worked great for my panic attacks however it caused blurred vision and light dizziness when I would get up at times. Going to try Paroxetine now.

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Slimtidal | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/4/2024
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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well I took my first dosage of 10mg today and feel like how I felt before my depression… Happy. I was prescribed because of life events that I’ve went through(charged for a crime when I was mentally unstable, grandma passing last year and losing jobs) but I feel like this prescription will definitely help me with a lot of my problems and get me back on track to reach my goals!! I’ll do a months update if I have any major side effects. Only one I felt was just my heart races but also just makes me more alertRead More Read Less

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Colin | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/17/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Hesitated to begin taking lexapro escitaloprám due to stigma. Once I started taking this within two weeks I felt like a different person for the better.

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Dawn C | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/20/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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My son was killed in a car accident 73 weeks ago & was prescribed this to help, started at a low dose for about 6 months, but needed more help so was bumped slightly higher and now on 20mg and it seems to keep me somewhat level. I do have sweaty moments, but that could also be a hot flash, doesn't help me sleep at night, but on my lunch at work this week, I have laid down totally exhausted for a cat nap. I also take lorazepam for the really bad days.

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Kabir | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2023
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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Average Medicine After Sometime Brain Get Used To It Then it Not be Effect More

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Leslie Partin | 19-24 | Female | Patient
10/2/2023
Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 4.3
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I’ve been taking this medication for three months and it makes me extremely aroused and wanting sex at all times and anywhere with anyone willing I don’t know if I should keep taking this medication or not.

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Honestly Yours | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/5/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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This drug was too strong for me, even when taken at a low dose! The doctor started me at a dose of 20 mg. in the hospital, but that was way too much. I became irritable, moody, manic, hyperactive in my thinking. I also had crying spells. He cut back the dose to 10 mg. and that was better, but the main cause of my depression lay in the fact that I was in a hospital where I had lost control over my life. When I got home I went back to my old antidepressant, Celexa. It worked a lot better.

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Amanda | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/20/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I’m new to the meds and I was put on it for anxiety and depression it made my depression worse and I pretty much have every side effect possible and blurred vision and all I want to do is sleep. I hate it

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Helen | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/2/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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Swapped citalopram 20mg to Escitalopram 10mg 6 months ago. This medication has been horrendous for me. Agitation, anxiety, anger, fast heart beat, sweating, weight gain. I’m going the doctors tomorrow to swap back. It may work great for some people but not for me.

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NC | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/30/2023
Condition: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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Basically no more side effects after a few weeks, but it hasn't helped my OCD at all.

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Sinitram | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/24/2023
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Medication has been a blessing for 6 years. Because of husband's deteriorating health as well as major legal problems, I experienced major depression and anxiety beginning in 2017. Doctor prescribed 10mg then bumped me up to 20mg. Life is still difficult with husband's health but because of medication I'm no longer experiencing debilitating anxiety and depression.

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Normal Again | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/24/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I started this medication a little more than 2 years ago. It is not an instant relief, it takes about 4 weeks to build up in your system. Once I started to adjust to this medicine, it allowed my brain a chance to process what was going before my emotional response took over. It just gives me a chance to "mentally breath" before I react to what is happening. This medicine has had a very positive impact on my well being and it has greatly helped with my ability to communicate better with the people around me. My spouse says she is glad she got her husband back. If you and your doctor decide that this medicine is something that you could try, give it enough time to work. I like the way my brain processes things now and will stick with it. I truly hope you find relief for the situation that you are facing.Read More Read Less

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Charlie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/29/2023
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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Started at 10mg and side effect was loose bowels, but benefit was fewer and milder panic attacks. Went to 20mg at a year and had chaotic heartbeat. Went back to 10mg and started taking with food, which cured the bowel issue. Then went back to 20mg and had no chaotic heartbeat. The solution for me was taking it with breakfast. Not even a mild attack in 6 months.

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DM | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/17/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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everything was fine with it but the only side effect i have been experiencing is excess sweat. other than that it has improved my emotions quite strongly. i have been on it for about a month.

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Kir13ear | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2023
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.0
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I've only been taking this for a few days at this point so I cannot comment on how effective it is but I haven't experienced any side effects. I feel a bit of calm and pride in finally taking medication but I think that's mostly a placebo effect so early on. I just wanted to share the good advice my doctor shared with me since it seems some people do not have great relationships with their doctor. It takes approximately 2 weeks for things to get "better" while on this drug. From 2 weeks until 6 weeks, you should gradually begin to feel the full effects. Around the 6 week mark, that will be your new normal. I would schedule a follow up with your doctor around 4 to 6 weeks to discuss. DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS DRUG ALL AT ONCE unless you have bad side effects. If you are looking to stop, my doctor suggested a gradual decrease. If you take 10mg daily, swap to half tablets. Then half tablets every other day. Then every third day. Read More Read Less

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HappyNow | 35-44 | Male | Patient
3/11/2023
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.0
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I started having bad anxiety and depression after I had a brain tumor in 2012. I was placed on Xanax in 2016 and that was the worst experience I ever had with pills. This particular pill has honestly been a God save. I’ve been able to focus and live. I unfortunately went almost 3 1/2 months without the medication and I suffered. My personality went through major withdrawals. My body was hurting and I tried to substitute the medication with exercise and other things, but nothing helped. I genuinely have been miserable and angry. I just went and picked up my prescription and I couldn’t be happier! Read More Read Less

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Dora | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
3/7/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm using escitalopram around 3 years now. It really saved me from my depression and panic attacks. Im using 10mg. But in Iran i was using this pill by the name Ezipam, now im using cipralex lately, it just makes me a little sleepy but i think i shoulf continue using it. The people who says that they had bad experiences is becuz they didn't use it for a long time. This pill may make u sleepy or dizzy or stressed for first month but after using 1 month it will be perfect !! Don't worry.

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Lina | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/5/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is amazing. My anxiety is completely gone. People share negative experiences more than positive experiences so I thought I would share this. If anything, this increases my libido because my anxiety before would decrease it. 10/10

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