"i am in college and finally started to get help for my depression and anxiety. my counsellor sent me right to the health center when i told her my symptoms because they were both so bad. i was severely depressed, suicidal, and had severe anxiety. they put me on lexapro for the quick results. i took it the next morning and was taken to the hospital by ambulance in the middle of class because of a severe anxiety attack. i had never had one before and it was terrifying. i do not blame this medicine but don&#039;t be afraid of something that may take longer. lexapro just didn&#039;t work for me. i now take zoloft and have no problems. just be cautious."