"this medicine is a life saver.  i was diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder in the spring of 2011, and i was on 30mg for a year.  the only side effect i had was lack of sex drive/ability.  because of this, i weaned off it, and all of my anxiety and panic attacks came back.  i was miserable for about 2 months until i went back on it.  i&#039;ve tried zoloft, remeron, and wellbutrin, but lexapro is the only one that worked for me.  i had zero panic attacks on lexapro and enjoyed life.  i am currently back on 10mg and will be moving up to 20mg shortly.

everyone&#039;s experience differs with these kinds of medicines, but my advice is: stay on it.  the first few weeks might be rough, but as long as the side effects aren&#039;t terrible, give it time."