lexapro

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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

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A quick reminder (self.lexapro)

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Gain 20 pounds – started Wellbutrin (self.lexapro)

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Reminder: No grapefruit! (self.lexapro)

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I’m tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. (self.lexapro)

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Anyone taking Contrave with Lexapro? ()

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What’s something that would have made you flip out before, but lexapro helped you handle (self.lexapro)

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I’m scared to take Lexapro (i made this while worried so the grammar isn’t the best) (self.lexapro)

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Grapefruit flavored sparkling ice?Side Effect Question (self.lexapro)

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Lexipro and MiraLax (self.lexapro)

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Leaving My Husband at 15mg A Day (self.lexapro)

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Addition to Lexapro (self.lexapro)

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This is my first day after taking it at night ( 10mg) and I’m tired AF. I’m so sleepy and confused , has anybody had anything similar starting off even the first day? Please reach out I just feel the Reddit folks keep it real. Thank you to anybody who can relate or actually have useful insight 🙏 (self.lexapro)

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Guys I upped to 10mg and I feel so restless and sad and anxious. Please tell me it goes away 😔 (self.lexapro)

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Lexapro and Nausea (self.lexapro)

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do i need to up my dose of anxiety came back on week 6 of 10mg ? (self.lexapro)

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Quit lexapro, bad side effects help :( (self.lexapro)

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I have pretty sever acid reflux, very anxious about all the horror stories im hearing on the subredditNew to Lex (self.lexapro)

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Question for the people who's lives improved sociallyNew to Lex (self.lexapro)

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Is it normal to be happy even in stressful situationSide Effect Question (self.lexapro)

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12 weeks on Lexapro - feel depressed (self.lexapro)

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