"i suffered from depression and generalized anxiety disorder for 4 years and 10 mg of lexapro worked miracles.  side effects lasted about  month and included fuzziness, fatigue and brain zaps.  i weaned myself off 6 months ago and should not have done that. fell into major depression and horrible anxiety including panic attacks.  really bottomed out finally with a twitching emotional collapse curled up in bed.  forced myself to dr. who put me back on 10 mg 3 weeks ago.  first week side effects horrible, including nausea, cramps, brain zaps, tremors and nightmares.  now, into 4th week, depression is gone, anxiety much relieved and able to function.  i know in another couple of weeks, i will be back to normal again.  "