"my doctor gave me lexapro 5 mg for depression and anxiety.  shortly after my first dose i felt nothing but side effects and no benefit.  side effects were extreme restlessness, tired, constant yawning and insomnia, so i stopped immediately.  i then thought that maybe 5 mg was too much so i split that in half totaling 2.5 mg. and this worked perfectly.

i suffered from moderate to severe depression, extreme fatigue, crying spells especially in the morning, no motivation, negative and pessimistic, etc.  lexapro at 2.5mg gave me instant relief and energy.  i&#039;m a firm believer in starting at the lowest possible dose and see how you go from there.  if side effects outweigh the benefits, try a lower dose."