"lexapro works! i didn&#039;t have any side effects except for small headaches for the first couple of weeks that would show up for 10 seconds, then be gone. i did notice for the first week that i would have carb cravings and i didn&#039;t get full as quickly, but i watched what i ate and tried not to give in to any crazy cravings. i have not gained any additional weight. the first day i took the lexapro, it kicked in around 5-6pm and i just got insanely giggly and happy. all of a sudden, it was like a breeze blew past my mind and the little gremlin in my mind that constantly said &quot;i hate everything&quot; was gone. i do notice short term memory is easily forgotten; out of sight, out of mind. i&#039;m sure that&#039;s due to relief from anxiety. i am finally happy!"