"i have only been taking lexapro for about 3-4 weeks but it seems to work for me so far. i started this medicine due to very bad panic attacks and depression. i have only had one very minor panic attack since and it was within the first few days of taking it. i find it a lot easier to calm myself down now and my panic attacks don&#039;t spiral. i used to have crying episodes that would last hours and i have not cried once since i started lexapro. side effects- i have had some headaches and muscle tension and i can feel quite dizzy and foggy sometimes but as long as it keeps my panic attacks away i really don&#039;t mind. i felt nauseous the first few days but it went away quickly."