"after dealing with generalized anxiety for most of my life, i suddenly began to have severe panic attacks. after 2 years of suffering in silence, i addressed this problem &amp; my general doctor gave me lexapro and i began with 5mg daily. the side effects included drowsiness and frequent yawning. but, finally after 2 - 3 weeks i felt like a %u201cnormal human%u201d again and still suffer from absolutely no side effects. after 2  months of taking this medication (i have stayed on 5mg/daily), i am back to my productive and excited self. i have been able to do almost everything again and have not suffered from any panic attacks since i began the medication! stay strong and hopeful!"