"i&#039;m a 38 year old female.  i&#039;ve been on lexapro 10mgs for 2 1/2 weeks now for severe anxiety due to marital issues.  it has definitely helped- i feel much calmer about my life and has given me back the feeling of being able to cope with life&#039;s current problems.  before starting lexapro i was taking valium every couple days for anxiety and i haven&#039;t needed to take a single one since starting.  the one major side effect i noticed almost immediately was difficulty in reaching orgasm (which was never an issue in the past).  i&#039;m not yet sure whether that&#039;s a deal breaker as i think the other ssris would have the same effect."