lexapro

What is Lexapro?

Lexapro (escitalopram) is an anti-depressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.

What symptoms does it treat?

It is used for treating depression, anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Like other anti-depressants it is not designed specifically to treat IBS symptoms but can be used for IBS patients on the advice of a doctor.

How is it taken?

Lexapro comes in tablet form.

REVIEWS OF LEXAPRO

Review by Robin

I have suffered with IBS-D for 18 years. I have tried pretty much everything you can think of and have gotten just minimal relief. I've even kept extra clothing at work for years, just in case. Then someone at work told me to ask the GI about an anti-depressant because it had helped her IBS-D. My GI agreed that studies showed it could help dramatically in some cases.

He put me on Lexapro 10mg (the lowest dose). From the very first day I have had a new life! No more urgency, no more accidents, and I can eat what I want to. I've been on it eight weeks and they have been the best eight weeks of the last two decades! I have my life back and for the the first time in years I can think about going on vacation, taking a job that doesn't require me to be two feet from the bathroom, or just going grocery shopping without fear. I highly recommend it.