"lexapro has been a god send for me. i started off with 10 mg and it didn&#039;t do a thing, so i was increased to 20 mg, and wow what a difference. i now find myself actually starting conversations with people - something the pre-lexapro me could have never dreamed. i feel so much more relaxed - like a real person, finally. no side effects at all either except it definitely increases the effects of alcohol. didn&#039;t really do much for my depression, but i think just feeling less anxious is helping it along."