The doctors don't tell you this, or maybe most of them don't know. I took Lexapro for a couple of years to deal with depression from a stressful job/condescending boss. It did work, but when I stopped taking it I started getting brain jolts, zaps in my mouth, dizziness, vertigo type feeling when I would move my eyeballs, spinning when I would move my eyeballs, and I also had headaches. It is very hard to explain the symptoms, but you know it when you are dealing with it. I was absolutely miserable. I didn't know what it was from and ended up at many doctor's offices thinking I had a brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, you name it. They gave me an MRI of my brain, lots of tests, you name it. Finally I did some of my own research on the internet and found that there a LOTS of other people that were going through the same thing. I just had to type in the right thing in google and there it was. There were so many people with the same problem, not only from Lexapro but other anti-depressants as well. You would think doctors would know!These horrible things finally went away after about 6 months of torture. I don't wish what I went through upon anybody. I guess if you are never planning on getting off the meds then you are ok, but if it's just a temporary thing then I would recondisder. The withdrawl symptoms are just too much. I was also suicidal during the withdrawl. It is out of my system now and I am clean of anything and feel much better. If only one person reads this and listens to me it will be worth it to save them from something like this. Published: November 04, 2007 ::

I was so anxious, I couldn't even leave the house. It was terrible. Lexapro changed EVERYTHING for the better. Published: September 20, 2007 ::

i was able to join the land of humans again Published: September 26, 2007 ::

It has really helped me. I have been on paxil and zoloft. Lexapro works really well for me. I have noticed a decrease in memory for small activities. Overall, it has really helped me cope with my life and depression. Published: September 22, 2007 ::

I was recently weened from Lexapro after being on it for a little over 3 years; I found it to be a wonder drug. In the past I tried Paxil and Prozac and did terrible on both. Lexapro basically saved my life. I do remember when I started the medicine I would have extremely vivid dreams at night that didn't make sense and it took a few months for that to subside. One downside of the medicine is that I gained a TREMENDOUS amount of weight; I'm only 5'1", used to always weigh around 115/118 lbs, and I ballooned up 144 lbs. The drug manufacturer doesn't state weight gain as a side effect, but everyone I know who has been on the medicine has stated the same thing. I religiously watched my diet and couldn't lose the weight; this is actually the reason I went off the medicine. I am in a much better place, both emotionally and mentally, than I was before starting Lexapro, but I found the weight gain to be something that made me more depressed and miserable. Published: November 08, 2007 ::

As long as I take the medication regularly and do not miss a dose I feel little to no life-effecting anxiety. If I miss a dose, I am a wreck! Published: September 19, 2007 ::

Amazing. This drug saved my life. Published: September 20, 2007 ::

When I first started taking Lexapro (anxiety) it made me really sick to my stomach. I would feel very lightheaded. I was taking it in the morning though. I switched to nighttime and after about a week or two the side effects went away. So to anyone out there experiencing side effects give the medication a try for about two weeks. I was on 10mg at first and I did notice a difference. I wasn't so high strung, was able to focus so much better, and was able to deal with life in general much better. This only lasted for a couple of weeks and then I was back where I started. I went back to the doctor and he doubled the dosage to 20mg. I must say I've been taking it now for about a year and half and it is WONDERFUL for me! I am able to handle situations that I never would have been able to handle before. It also helps me with my "monthly" bouts of depression. If you're a female you know what I mean. I've got to be honest this has been a wonder drug for me. I realize that medication effects people differently and what's good for one person may not be good for another. But, if offered Lexapro by your physician, give it a chance. As with most other drugs you will probably experience some sort of side effects the first week or two. Thanks for letting me share and hopefully this review will be able to help someone. Published: December 05, 2008 ::