"i have been taking lexapro for two years. i had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was in and out of the hospital for several months. depression and anxiety were severe for me. i was impatient, over reacting over every little thing, nervous to be around others and would cry for no reason. i take lexapro 20mg once a day and feel great now. the side effect i had was sleepiness, but after a couple weeks it went away. i am more happy with my life now."