Have you taken lexapro?

[mybaby928]

I have had anxiety for years and it just keeps getting worse. i take klonopin off and on when needed but not daily.  I went to my dr today who for the second time told me to try lexapro.  I read so many bad experiences about the medication and side effects which makes me even more anxious but I really want to feel better.  

Anyone have positive experiences?

I have already tried accupuncture, therapy, herbal medicine nothing has helped.

Thank you

[Taybey]

I Know it causes wieght gain though just like all the rest and most likely you will lose your sex drive.

[chicka26]

Hi, I have been on Lexapro 20mg. a day for about 6 years it make's me feel happy and has no side effect's I tried other stuff Paxil,zoloft ,just about all they have but the lexapro was the only onre that helped remember you have to take it for a couple week's before it will start working so don't stop it really help's me I have depression and anxiety and panic attacks give it a try good luck it will not hurt you

[temer]

hey i have been taking lexapro for about 3 years and i feel ten times better! And i have really improved i went from throwing a screaming fit when anybody talked about taking blood from me know i sit and wait  for it do be over and every time i went to the doctor i woul just tremble and my blood preasure would be sky high then after the vist they would check me again and it would be way done so try what have you got to lose? Goodluck  and try it !

[mybecca]

yes and it has really improved my quality of life. I have tried several meds over the years and several anxiety relief activities, but Lexapro and lots of Exercise has seemed the best combo to help me.  The side effects were tough at first. I felt a little fuzzy and punchy. One friend who started taking it even felt some minor numbness, but if you stick with it in about two week all the side effects went away. It was really worth the two weeks of feeling a little strange for the benefit it has given me. I use to have several panic attacks a day and now they happen very rarely. I too had some pretty terrible reactions to meds i had tried in the past which but me off of meds for several years, so i started slowly with Lexapro. I started with 2.5 a day (by breaking a pill in half) and have worked up to 10 mg a day and feel good.
i say give it give it a try if your doctor thinks it is a good fit for you. worst case... if you don't like it after a month, ween off of it.
good luck with what ever your choice is, but it has really helped me.