LEXAPRO

My boyfriend was put on Lexapro last year for depression because of family problems.  Is Lexapro addictive?         thanks   :)

[danirose10]

i am very depressed  i have a husbad who left for tghe third time he say he does not  love me but he come  back  i feel worthless and no good his g/f send  me message say how  feel to have a man love me not you  i am  going mad

[therese83]

you need to start another thread

[therese83]

I have never taken this medication, but have taken other anti depressants. They are not addictive.   you should not need to take higher and higher doses, also you should be able to give them up when the depression is over.  However I suppose you can become a bit dependant on them?  also there can sometimes be difficulty (like milder withdrawal symptoms) when giving them up.

Hope this helps

[evilgal2000]

You should never stop taking an anti-depressant cold turkey. You need to be weaned off.