"i started taking escitalopram at 5mg for two weeks because i was nervous about the side effects, but i didn&#039;t get any. then i went to 10mg and still no side effects. i have been on 10mg for almost three weeks now and do notice a small difference.  i don&#039;t get as upset about the little things that would bother me and am able to let things go a little easier. i am still hoping that it kicks in a bit more, so we&#039;ll see."