does Lexapro stop working after being on it for 9 years?

[Jkse]

recently i felt like lexapro isnt working for me.

[Kinlay]

All antidepressants can lose their efficacy over time. It is generally blamed on habituation. Depending on your dose, simply going up a bit may help. If not, you may need to try switching to something else. Regardless, I would reach out to your prescribing doctor to discuss. Good luck - and know that you are not alone!

[Jkse in reply to Kinlay]

thank you Kinlay!! Yes i consulted my doctor and he switched me to a different medicine. I am doing well now. I hope this will help me for couple more years before i have to go through it again. I pray no one has to face this in their life.

[bethelbee]

As Kinlay pointed out all antidepressants lose their effect over time. Years ago I was on Prozac, which worked great for 10 years then stopped working; was switched to Celexa and same thing happened. After that it was hit or miss with many different meds for years., some working for a short while some not. A few years ago I became treatment resistant to meds and opted for another treatment option which worked for me. Definitely talk to your doctor about trying another medication.