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What does it do?
This product is primarily used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. It works by prolonging the effect of serotonin, an important chemical in the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the following national suicide hotlines are available in the U.S. to help you: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Usage:
Escitalopram is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Depression | 72% |
| Anxiety | 58% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 6% |
| Fibromyalgia | 5% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 2% |
| Migraine/Headache | 2% |
General Information:
- 7.5
- Escitalopram Average Satisfaction Score
- 89% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Escitalopram.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 45,000 users taking Escitalopram (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Escitalopram
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I posted earlier.. Husband on Lexapro 20 gms for seven years. It isn't doing much good anymore..he's never cared much about sex so the libido lack hasn't been a factor. So easily agitated every day is gloomy, though he's never been suicidal..just angry at the world. How does he get onto another drug?. Our GP may not be well versed in mood drugs. is Welbutrin a better suggestion or what else is out there?
- 71 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-23 09:17:54
I'd been on lexapro for over ten yrs. when I decide I didn't need it anymore and went off it suddenly. I was off it for only about 11/2 weeks when I experienced a sever anxiety attack and hot flashes. I went back on it immediately but have continued to have hot flashes and have not had a good libido for probably ten yrs. Does anyone have any advice? I'm afraid to go off it in fear of the anxiety attacks and sever hor flashes.
- 54 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-20 20:06:47
I've been on Lexapro for over a year now and its worked wonders.
- 22 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-18 08:18:56
