"i have been depressed for two years, developed illnesses, allergies etc. even asthma due to my depression. my doctor prescribed stalopam (same as usa&#039;s lexapro in india). i have been on it for just over a week now. i have noticed amazing changes in me. there have been moments when i start feeling like normal me. side effects are lack of sex drive, but when i do get going the experience is great. sleep is disturbed, though i want to get more sleep. feel a bit of mania, high energy at times. grinding teeth, etc. overall the good effects far out weigh the bad ones. my allergies also seem to get relieved with this."