Hello. I have been dealing with agoraphobia since I was 6, I am now 51. Ive been on Alprazolam for 3 years and have done quite a bit. I have shopped alone, but mostly go with my husband, attended weddings/functions but theyve had to be within close proximity of me. I also suffer with the fear of vomiting (emetophobia) I am sure this is what brought on the agoraphobia. When I have to go somewhere, I feel I may get ill. The Alprazolam has helped me with OCD thoughts of this. I am about to start Lexapro at 2.5mg then after a few weeks going up to 5 mg.. Alprazolam is the 1st med Ive been on in my life. I can count on 1 hand the number of pain relievers I have taken in my lifetime. But there is so much I have missed (kids graduations, recent birth of my first grandchild) that I REALLY need to get well!!! I want to d so much more. I was wondering if anyone here has tried Lexapro and how it has worked to help your agoraphobia. Also, because of all this I cant be alone. My husband had to quit his kob to be with me. I am a bit better, hes been painting my parents home everyday 7 mins away and Ive been hadling this very well. Thank you, Terry