[inkblot]

Anybody here with PTSD been on Lexapro? I am wondering about experiences.

I have never taken Lexapro....sorry. I think posting here and in the drug forum was a good idea to seek information from all sources.

I have my fingers crossed someone out there can answer whatever questions you may have.

Good luck Inky.

[inkblot]

Thanks! I'm hoping.

[wisewoman]

lexapro was great for me for a few years. Few side affects, did well with it. Was on max dose and got pooped out after a few years.

[hector]

i just started to take lexapro a few weeks ago i cant really say if it works for me as an antidepresant or not yet, but i ll find out soon enough.i hear is been aroun for a few years is not very well known.its proven to be working on a close relative of mine.hope that can be of help to you , take care.

[Schatze]

I've been taking Lexapro for a few weeks and it is working very well for me. I've seen no side effects but I'm seeing good improvement in my behavior and anxiety level. I'm on a very low dose though as taking more triggers my insomnia.

While I tried a larger dose for a couple of days, I did have very vivid dreams which my doctor told me was a side effect. The dreams stopped and I started sleeping better on a low dosage.

Also, when I started taking it, that was the first time in 3 years that I started sleeping and beating the insomnia.

[gardengift]

I've been on it for 1 1/2 years. It helped for a long time, over a year or so. Greatly helped my panic attacks, claustrophobia and agoraphobia. Lately though I notice that I'm becoming claustrophic again but not to the point of panic...yet. Definitely vivid dreams, worse lately. I'm planning to get to my doc and make a change but just haven't done it. All in all it's been good while it lasted.

[Schatze]

Welcome gardengift! Do you garden? I love to when my PTSD isn't out in full-force.

You'll love it here!

Missi