"i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and was given lexapro along with cognitive therapy. the first week lexapro made me worse than i was originally. however, it worked wonders and has helped me immensely to get my life back in order.  i started on a light dosage at 10mg and in 4 weeks jumped to 20mg which is typical.  this combined with cognitive therapy has got me back on track.  i really didn&#039;t experience any side effects except feeling crappy when i first got on it.  within 4 weeks it was fine.  to me it is like taking aspirin everyday now."