"i have taken lexapro for 10 years. i had severe depression/anxiety and was put on lexapro and xanax-(initially). if i skipped or i didn&#039;t take my lexapro on time, i would have a bad bought of anxiety within a day. too much or double up, and my brain was on fire and severe anxiety. but, it has been a life saver. i am totally myself with no weird thoughts or dreams and am happy! your body will let you know when you should lower your dosage, but that will take a while, like years (headaches were my symptoms). note for women, i still felt off right before my period. my doctor added the mini pill for the estrogen and now i am 100% all month. p.s. watch some of the generics, some have bad side effects!!!!"