"i have taken lexapro 5-10mg for at least 15 years.  it was effective for me within a few days of beginning.  my anxiety causes me to be bad tempered and sometimes explosive.  (the straw that broke the camel&#039;s back).

i am calm, more focused, and am able to follow through with tasks better.

i don&#039;t know that i have experienced side effects other than trouble falling asleep.  i am 79 years old and it could be an &quot;old person thing&quot;."