"i have suffered depression since i can remember but was determined never to take anti depressants. after a heart attack my depression worsened and even though my surgeon, doctor and psychologist recommended i try antidepressants i refused. finally in desperation i went to my doctor and asked for some he prescribed escitalopram at 10 mg per day. within 2 weeks i noticed a reduction in both anxiety and depression. it didn&#039;t remove the symptoms but did improve them to the extent i never want to go off them. i told my doctor who increased the dose to 20 mg per day. my anxiety and depression symptoms have continued to improve. i have put on about 3 ks in weight but no other side effects except dry mouth at night."