"i feel compelled to share my experience because i know there are others out there like me.  i have suffered with panic disorder with agoraphobia for the past 10 years.  it has slowly taken my life from me.  on top of it all i have a huge pill phobia. i tried prozac, made it 2 days and tried zoloft, made it one day. therapy alone didn&#039;t help.  i decided i had to do something.  i tried lexapro.  yes, there are side effects in the beginning.  yes, the anxiety gets worse (take xanax).  yes you feel nauseous (try cola and crackers). yes there&#039;s trouble sleeping (watched movies).  yes, theres a headache (took tylenol). after six days the side effects began to lift.  i know its a long road to go but i&#039;m feeling better.  if i can do it anyone can."