recently i felt like lexapro isnt working for me.
does Lexapro stop working after being... - Anxiety and Depre...
does Lexapro stop working after being on it for 9 years?
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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!
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.