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Reviewer: Babsey, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was nauseated almost immediately. Diareaha and bedridden for nearly 4 days. Quit taking. Don't take this. I'm fine now without any drugs messing with my mind or body.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I started taking Zoloft after I was diagnosed with depression. After experiencing the sexual side effects of that drug, trouble coming to climax, I was switched to Lexapro. The side effect mentioned wasn't nearly as severe and my mood and outlook improved dramatically. This medication has changed my life for the better. I have a better relationship with my wife and friends, my job performance
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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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