"i have been on lexapro 10 mg for six weeks. i was really nervous to start, because i have never taken any type of medication before.  the first few weeks i did have side effects (including, nausea, dry mouth, and a kind of out of it feeling).  it worried me but i stuck it out to four weeks, because all of my medical friends insisted that i do. i am so glad that i did!  i feel so at ease about everything that used to control my mind excessively.  i am so much more bubbly and comfortable with conversations with others. it really just took that edge off for me. all of the side effects have gone away.  i strongly recommend."