Escitalopram Questions (Page 2)

Lexapro severe side effects...now what?

I have been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and a panic disorder for about two years, although I've had issues with anxiety and panic attacks for about 7+ years. I was prescribed Lexapro (escitalopram) recently, and was told by my practitioner that there would most likely be no... read more

Anyone taking Wellbutrin along with Lexapro (Cipralex, escitalopram), what about side effects?

I'm taking wellbutrin 300 er which has been working well. But am now dealing with a bone infection that has a greater than 50% chance of ending with amputation. So I went to my doc for help with the resulting anxiety which is very high. So he gave me some Lexapro (Cipralex, in Canada where I... read more

Is it better to take the brand Lexapro or the generic Escitalopram?

I'm currently taking the generic Escitalopram 20mg (1 1/2 week so far) with 2mg of Risperdal. Nothing's happening. I read some reviews that the brand Lexapro is more effective than the generic. Should I have gotten the brand instead of the generic? Is the brand better than the generic?

What about short term memory loss with Escitalopram??

I have been taking Lexapro for 2 years and have had pretty bad neck and shoulder pain most of the time, and my sleep apnea has gotten worse (I have a physical in December and will address this issue with my Doctor) in the last 4 to 6 months I am having big problems with short term memory loss such... read more

Which generic versions of Lexapro (escitalopram) are closest to the real thing?

Hello everyone, I recently took generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 1/2 weeks in an effort to deal with panic attacks and overall anxiety. Even though I started off at a very small dose (5 mg moving up to 10 after the first week) I still had increased anxiety to the point where I was visibly... read more

Escitalopram - experiencing extreme sleepiness and lack of motivation on Lexapro.

Will this go away?

What is the difference between Citalopram and Escitalopram?

Just want to know if they are the same drug, or if there is a differance because of the spelling.

In my 5th week of Escitalopram, felt like myself one day and then kinda down the next?

Has anyone experienced this? Is it normal? I've felt improvements with Escitalopram at 20mg. It's my 4th week at that dosage, 5 weeks in total (I started off at 10mg). Yesterday I was dreading going into the office and I actually had a calm, normal day. I actually felt like myself again... read more

Is escitalopram a narcotic or a benzodiasipam?

I am so afraid to use escitalopram!!! I need help :-(?

Hi, i am 37 years, my doctor prescribed me 10mg per day (for depression) three months ago and I am so scared to take it. Every time i want to take it i get a panic attack... as well, i do not sleep lately and i am very tired. I need help, yesterday at night i got a terrible panic attack while... read more

Is cipralex withdrawal symptoms that bad?

I have been on 10mg of Cipralex/Escitalopram for roughly 8 months. I was put on it for severe anxiety/depression and ocd. I feel a lot better now and can't really except some of the sexual side effects the cipralex causes. I was thinking about weaning my self off the cipralex. Going down 2.5mg... read more

I just moved up to 10mgs of Lexapro and have had severe diarrhea and gas, with bloating. Has anyone?

... else had this trouble?

I have been on Lexapro for a while now and get these weird morning fog headaches. Are these normal?

Will they go away? I started out slow when starting the Escitilopram. 2.5mgs and built up to 10mgs. I have also been taking 4 mgs of Xanax daily for 2 years. I have been on 10 mgs for 17 days today. I just want to feel better. By I feel weird. I talked with my Psych and she said it was normal and... read more

Escitalopram - Anyone Been On Celexa, Then Switched To Lexapro Then Back To Celexa?

Hi. I used to be on Celexa for a very long time and had great success with it. I switched to Lexapro about 6 weeks ago (been on 20mg for 5 weeks now), and although I've had some improvements I still feel anxiety at times throughout the days. I have days where I feel pretty good and days where... read more

Escitalopram - Oh god I can't take this. Up all night with dry heaves. It's awful. I am not taking?

... today's dose. God please help. This is bad news. Gonna call MD soon and hope just stop. Am only four days in. Never taken any med of this kind before