"during a recent stretch of terrible anxiety which  crept up very slowly, i suddenly became incapacitated. i was in fear of everything and i couldn&#039;t function- at all. i went to my doctor and explained the symptoms and he recommended lexapro 10 mg. with klonopin .5 mg. as needed. i took both medications and the klonopin erased all the startup side effects of the lexapro such as increased nervousness, insomnia, and poor appetite. as soon as the lexapro kicked in, ( about three weeks) i was able to step off the klonopin and have felt great ever since. anxiety has been wiped out and sleep has improved. i feel 100% better. don&#039;t give up, this medication works !!"