"i was diagnosed with anxiety after having several bouts of severe anxiety and many lesser episodes. on two occasions i went to the er thinking i was having a heart attack. my dr. prescribed lexapro. i don&#039;t recall any of the issues other describe and after two weeks or so, i was feeling much better and only sufferred from a few smaller episodes. i have noticed that heavy drinking is a disaster while on this med and results in me feeling ill and panic. i have had no other side effects. i did run out for nearly a week once and did feel some negative feelings coming on. i do not plan to run out ever again. i have taken 10 mg since the start three years ago. avoid heavy drinking!"