"i only rated this a 7 out of 10 because the medicine definitely helped my anxiety and mood disorders tremendously, but i gained 20 lbs in 6 months! i haven&#039;t really changed my lifestyle or eating habits, so this makes it depressing. it is like a double-edged sword. i went to the doctor today and she suggested switching to over to prozac, however, i have read that many people also gain weight from that so i am hesitant to take it. i stopped taking the lexapro 4 days ago and am going to wait to see if i can handle no medicines at all!"