"i paid $250 for the brand name after having tried the generic 3 months ago with horrible results. started at 5 mg; immediate increase in anxiety. bad dreams, insomnia, diarrhea. doctor said to go up to 10 mg after one week; could not focus, could not eat, intense agitation, uncontrollable crying, crazy thoughts. anxiety hit the roof- couldn&#039;t leave then house. saw a pychologist/ next a psychiatrist- immediately stopped the lexapro and within 24 hours felt 90% better.  this drug is not for all. sexual side effects and weight gain are high for most.  do your homework."