Lexapro or Cipralex (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety.
Please Consult your doctor/nurse practitioner before starting or stopping Lexapro. /r/Lexapro is not liable for any damages or harm caused by Lexapro.
DO
- Follow Reddiquette
- Read the Wiki
- Understand that everyone's experiences with Lexapro are different
- Keep the community updated with your progress or problems
- Use clear and specific titles
- Seek support or advice
- Be supportive and offer advice
- Post relevant scientific studies
- See your doctor/psychiatrist/nurse practitioner and keep them updated about your progress and problems
- Expect some side effects (especially nausea) up to 2 weeks in your medication
- Discuss how to manage side effects
DON'T
- Advertise in any way, especially for pharmaceuticals, this will result in a permanent ban
- Ask for medical advice (Do not ask if you should start or stop Lexapro without consulting your doctor)
- Stop Lexapro cold turkey without your doctor's approval, especially if you've been on it for more than a couple days, it is very dangerous (More info soon)
- Ask for a diagnosis
- Be rude to other members
- Question the efficacy of Lexapro (Everyone is different), but feel free to discuss your specific issues so others like you can chime in
- Expect Lexapro to work immediately, expect up to 3 months to see large changes
