"i have been on 1/2 tablet daily (5mg)  for about six weeks due to anxiety and mild depression.  within a few days of taking escitalopram  i started to feel happy and feel this drug is working wonders for me.  i dont know if i want to cease taking it at the moment as i still haven&#039;t solved the problem which caused anxiety.   i have experienced no side effects whatsoever and feel good about the future."