"lexapro saved my life. i have been on this medicine for about 7 weeks now.  at first, i was hesitant because i have tried them all--effexor (constantly exhausted and edgy), paxil (worked great for anxiety but had horrible sexual side effects and brain zap feelings), zoloft (didn&#039;t help), celexa (helped a little but lexapro is definitely better for me).  finally i found one i can rely on! the first week my anxiety got worse, which my doctor warned me of.  luckily i had xanax to get me through the first couple weeks. but now, i find myself not needing the xanax at all anymore. i haven&#039;t had a panic attack since the 2nd week i started this medicine, and i am loving life! thank you lexapro."