"i&#039;ve been taking lexapro for almost 6 years now and it has really helped with my depression and anxiety. i first started off with 10mg for about 3 months but didn&#039;t notice a huge change in my depression and my anxiety would come and go. after a serious panic attack that hospitalized me for the day my doctor decided to up my dose to 20mg a day. after that i was much happier and less anxious person. my doctor also gave me xanax for any sudden panic attacks that i do get, but thankfully i haven&#039;t had to take it very often (maybe once every 3 months or so). the only side effect i suffered from was drowsiness and it would knock me out at night when i first started. now in perfectly fine. i&#039;m really glad i started taking this medicine!"