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Lexapro? Pros and cons, please.

Posted by lonestarinitaly @lonestarinitaly, Mar 5, 2024

Need feedback on pros and cons of Lexapro antidepressant.

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1956windstar | @1956windstar | Jul 4, 2024
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After my daughter died at age 26 from cancer in 2004, I was put on many different antidepressants...tried this one, didn't work, tried that one, didn't work. Lexapro is the only one that keeps me from crying every day. I have had no side effects at all from Lexapro(Escitalopram). Take care

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I’m sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Did you have any side affects when you started the Lexapro?
Thank you for your reply.

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mish312 | @mish312 | Jul 4, 2024
In reply to @1956windstar "I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after..." + (show)
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I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after that for Anxioty.
Has anyone have side affects from the medication.
I have Anxioty now for 6 months. They called it long covid anxiety.

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Thanks. I never had any side affects at all from the lexapro.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jul 4, 2024
In reply to @mish312 "After my daughter died at age 26 from cancer in 2004, I was put on many..." + (show)
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After my daughter died at age 26 from cancer in 2004, I was put on many different antidepressants...tried this one, didn't work, tried that one, didn't work. Lexapro is the only one that keeps me from crying every day. I have had no side effects at all from Lexapro(Escitalopram). Take care

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@mish312

How hard it must of been to lose a daughter so young.

I see this is your first post to Mayo Connect, welcome and thank you for sharing your experience with anti-depressions.

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elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Jul 4, 2024
In reply to @mish312 "After my daughter died at age 26 from cancer in 2004, I was put on many..." + (show)
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After my daughter died at age 26 from cancer in 2004, I was put on many different antidepressants...tried this one, didn't work, tried that one, didn't work. Lexapro is the only one that keeps me from crying every day. I have had no side effects at all from Lexapro(Escitalopram). Take care

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so sorry for your loss. Glad Lexapro helps

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elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Jul 4, 2024
In reply to @1956windstar "I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after..." + (show)
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I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after that for Anxioty.
Has anyone have side affects from the medication.
I have Anxioty now for 6 months. They called it long covid anxiety.

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i take 10 mg daily of lexapro with minimal side effects. Need to take it at bedtime because it makes me sleepy. Side effect that i experienced is gaining weight. When i stay on 10 mg i struggle to lose weight but do not usually gain weight. i have found it to help anxiety considerably

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1956windstar | @1956windstar | Jul 4, 2024
In reply to @1956windstar "I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after..." + (show)
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I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after that for Anxioty.
Has anyone have side affects from the medication.
I have Anxioty now for 6 months. They called it long covid anxiety.

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Thank you all for the reply. Very helpful.
After several discussions with my doctor he wants me to take .5mg of lexapro with .25mg lorazepam daily For 1-2 weeks.
I was taking .25mg in morning and .25mg at night of lorazepam for two weeks. It helped with my anxiety.
I just hope this will work for me. I’m just very nervous to use both. I guess I’ll start tomorrow. I just can’t take the anxiety anymore.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jul 4, 2024
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I will say......you will never have an orgasm on Lexapro. Blunt but true.

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@mikaylar While many of the antidepressants have an effect on sexual function these effects are not the same for everyone. For some people orgasm may take longer but it does not disappear altogether. I'm speaking from my experience and the experience of others I've talked with.

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msmerri | @msmerz | Jul 5, 2024
In reply to @1956windstar "I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after..." + (show)
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I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after that for Anxioty.
Has anyone have side affects from the medication.
I have Anxioty now for 6 months. They called it long covid anxiety.

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I have used lexapro for anxiety for a few years now and it has helped a great deal with very few side effects. I am able to be more social and better in my communication with my husband, also just more relaxed in general. My family doctor and several psychologists have said that it is very safe for long term usage. I do have a decrease in sexual desire, but also do still enjoy sex.

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elliew | @elliew | Jul 5, 2024
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I will say......you will never have an orgasm on Lexapro. Blunt but true.

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I never had a problem, not everyone has the same side effects.

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zaa | @zaa | Jul 6, 2024
In reply to @1956windstar "I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after..." + (show)
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I want to start to take .5 mg Lexapro(Escitalopram) for 7 days and then .10mg after that for Anxioty.
Has anyone have side affects from the medication.
I have Anxioty now for 6 months. They called it long covid anxiety.

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I’ve been on Lexapro generic version for over 25 years. Tried going off but found I need it to deal with circumstances. With any drug, there are side affects but you have to weigh both sides sometimes to make the choice.

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