Escitalopram Questions

SSRIs vs SNRIs - What's the difference between them?

Why does Lexapro cause weight gain?

When is the best time to take Lexapro?

How long does it take for Lexapro to work?

Has anyone tried the generic escitalopram (Lexapro) now available?

I started taking the generic manufactured by Mylan and had severe headaches. Had to stop. Has anyone else experienced this?

What is the difference between Celexa and Lexapro?

Does Lexapro cause night sweats?

On Nexito plus for 3 months, stopped 2 days ago, can't sleep. Why?

What are some common side effects of antidepressants?

Taking Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) at night instead of the morning?

Okay, another thing I'm contemplating is trying to take my Fluoxetine at night instead of the morning. I did this also when I was taking Cipralex (a.k.a. Lexapro/escitalopram) and it worked better for me, as if I'd take the Cipralex in the morning, I'd end up having to work my way... read more

Escitalopram - Generic Lexapro or name brand?

Hi there. My doctor prescribed me generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for mild situational depression and generalized anxiety. I have read many negative reviews about the generic versus the name brand, but most of those reviews seem to come from people who switched from the name brand to generic... read more

Is there a permanent cure for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

I have been taking pills for Generalized anxiety disorder for the past 5 years. I am taking Escitalopram Oxalate and Clonozepam on Doctors advice. My question is whether I will be able to stop these medicines one day ? or I will have to take these type of medicines for the rest of my life?

Escitalopram - does this make anyone sweat?

I am currently on Citalopram 20mg, I find this makes me sweat a lot, my doc suggested changing to Escitalopram,do many people have sewating episodes on this medication ?

Citalopram to mirtazapine to escitalopram?

I was on citalopram from 2017 - April 2024 for GAD. I had to up it in 2020 briefly but was mostly on 20mgs. In April 2024, I had the worst flare up of severe anxiety/panic i have ever known and my doctor basically said she thinks citalopram just isn’t working for me anymore and did a direct... read more

My doc just increased my dosage to 30mg of Escitalopram after being on 20mg for 6 weeks with mixed?

... results. I'm in my 4th day at 30mg. Has anyone had success with 30mg and how long did it take to feel the results?