"i was diagnosed with adjustment disorder (with anxiety). when big changes happen in my life, i get panic attacks and severe anxiety. i have been on lexapro twice now, for a few months each time.

side effects: initially, this medicine makes my anxiety worse, irritable, very sleepy, increased sweating and hot flashes. luckily, these side effects have disappeared after about a week of taking the medicine.

i take 10 mg of lexapro. side effects appeared the first day i took the medicine. the anxiety started to subside after a week. anxiety disappeared after 2 weeks on 10 mg. no problems weaning off the medication.

i love this medicine. it gave me my life back."