User Reviews for escitalopram oxalate oral

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.

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

Was on it for about 7 days and it caused nausea, extreme dizzy and mobility issues. Started having bad suicidal like thoughts that were scary. Stopped taking and handled my anxiety without this awful med.

I took only 2 doses of Escitalopram 10mg on 2 separate days, and my anxiety went to the roof, it also instantly killed any sexual sensation and even ability to feel any feeling whatsoever, it made a robot. I stopped it right away, but it's been a week and my sexuality hasn't returned, it's still 90% gone, and my feelings are still blunted to a degree. I'm afraid I might be experiencing PSSD (Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction), as many people report PSSD after stopping Escitalopram, even after very few doses as I had. I am so scarred that this might last years now, as it does for so many people suffering from PSSD. Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medication on and off for about 2 years now. I think it's helped quite a bit. So good that I find myself forgetting to take my meds. Not sure if that creates a problem or not but sometimes I have these depression/ panic episodes. As long as I take my medication every day I'm usually fine. I do feel like I sleep a lot but not all day. I'd rather sleep a lot then not be able to sleep

i have been on this medication for about a week and it is unbearable. i am switching from zoloft which i loved but it didn’t help with my anxiety. i feel dizzy, nauseous, im sweating and sleeping almost all day. zoloft never made me feel like this.

It took me a good two months to feel full effects! You can't just give it a couple of weeks you have to get through all nasty side effects to start feeling better. It's worked for me feel more like my old self ??

This has helped with depression and anxiety ,do not miss doses as it made me very emotional. Someone on here Anon 19-24 said they were on Lexapro before and had a bad experience, this is the generic name for Lexapro . aka same medication

It’s been almost 3 weeks since I’m taking this medicine. I am experiencing breakdowns, worst headaches and panic attacks nearly everyday. Firstly i found hard to sleep but after a week I’m feeling sleepy all day.

Im just obsessed and very proud how this medicament is working with me.Thank you Science and doctors.I was suffering from anxiety and high depression.im taking 10mg.When you start better begin slowly and less.It doesnt show directly result.wait at least 2-3 week please!

I just wanted to update a previous post about my awful experience on this drug as I did say I had switched to mirtazapine . I just want to update it as after 4 days I have come off this too ! I just don’t want anyone reading this that mirtazapine was ok . Again I know it works super for some people & I can’t really say as I wasn’t on it for very long but it just wasn’t for me & my sleep was not much improved . So I’ve decided to go medication free , I’m nearly 60 & I just don’t seem to be great on them . My sleep is still what would be described as insomnia but I’m getting help from a sleep specialist to get it slowly back into a rhythm & accepting that I may wake at night & some days may be tired but will remain positive , active , dig deep & push through them . I read till I feel very sleepy & then play a sleep meditation video from you tube quietly near the pillow without looking at phone . I’ve realised that it’s played all through but I’ve often fallen asleep . Ok it may not be for hours or ideal but I am more in control of my own health & that has done wonders for my state of mental health . Clearly this doesn’t work for everyone but for me it’s my way forward plus I want to drink on my 60th soon & this has also been my motivation as me drinking on any medication made me even more depressed & sad . It’s not like I drink much but I just want to feel free to if I fancy the off drink. Sorry just don’t want to mislead anyone & good luck one & all . Have the music on & try & sing & dance , it helps ! ??Read More Read Less

My doc prescribed 10 mg for anxiety. Worked outstanding for me. One in morning. Only side affects I notice that memory loss and got anti social. Results are outstandingly best. That's why overlooked the side afdects

I know this drug works for some people but not for me . I took it for nearly 6 weeks & towards the end was in an awful state crying , breaking down every day with my head feeling like it was exploding with stress and anxiety I never want to experience again . Luckily after phoning the doctors a GP said taper it off , half tablet 2 days running and no tablet then switch to mirtazapine 15 mg . I knew on the day of not taking any tablet that I felt less anxious and a lot more calm even before starting the other drug ! Also I had started to get a lot of sleep anxiety as I had insomnia on it too . I had ptsd after a spinal op which went well but nearly 60 and for some reason it floored me . Am so much more my old self on mirtazapine , it helps calm sleep & hardly any anxiety , just go about my day as normal & no more panic attacks . All I would say is if you don’t feel right and your instinct is it’s not working and worse , making you feel incredibly jittery , unable to talk , settle , sleep , be sociable and feel like your head is exploding with stress go back to doctors it may not be the medication for you . No side effects with mertazapine , just eat healthy , have good appetite but makes me eat healthier as I’m so hungry I try to eat lots of fruit or healthy bowl of healthy cereal before bed . Good luck one and all xRead More Read Less

Swapped over to these about 2 years ago, for panic attacks went down from 20mg to 10mg Then 5mg then nothing for last 4-5 days. Had horrendous panic attack today and sweats vomiting , had get ambulance, this is withdrawal symptoms, can’t sleep feel on edge so nautious can’t eat, il have go back on 10 mg then get advise from my gp about getting weaned off, do not stop altogether like me, just awful , feel weird out of it

Please be careful when you stop taking this drug. I had to to switch doctors, and for 2 months inbetween doctors my first one would not prescribe me any more medication. I had terrible withdrawal symptoms because I just had to completely stop taking it. Make sure you talk to your doctor before stopping this drug!

I have been taking Escitalopram 20mg for almost 6 years now. I absolutely love that it works for my anxiety. However the weight gain I have had is unbelievable. When I first started this medication I weighed 125 now after 6 years I weigh 162. This is the down side for me with this medication. Other than the weight gain, I have had minimal Anxiety attacks. I used to sit in bed at night and only be able to listen to my heart sound like it was going to thump out of my chest until 2 in the morning. Now it has helped me sleep at night. I feel like I could care less about certain things that before would completely just make me panic. I used to cry over anything that would happen, and now I just don't care. I would recommend however be cautious of the weight gain. Read More Read Less

Took this on and off for at least 3 years for anxiety / depression. I love how effective it is, however it causes major memory issues, brain fog, and huge withdrawal symptoms when missed. mainly migraines and nausea for me.

Worst medicine ever, I don't recommend anyone to use it. Drink 5mg for only 3 days now experiencing nausea, weakness bed ridden, inability to ejaculate, loss of appetite. This medication has made my condition worst. Doctor did not inform the side effects of it. Else would not take it.

I'm a student , this medicine helped me to cope up with uncontrollable stress and anxiety ,... well sometimes overdosing has helped me a lot .... I'm very thankful to this Drug ..

I have bouts with bad panic attacks. I'm not the type of person to lay in bed. I been on this 3 days and I constantly feel bloated, it's affecting my asthma I have constant anxious feeling. If you tell your Dr it isn't working they say give it time. This is the second time I've tried it and hate it. I get really agitated on it.