"lexapro has saved my life and my marriage.  i had been depressed since i was very young and was told that antidepressants weren&#039;t an option while growing up.  finally when i got married and realized that depression was going to ruin my marriage, my husband and i decided to try medication.  i am not big on taking medication unless you absolutely have to, but i felt there was no other option.  man, am i glad i did!!  the initial side effects were pretty hard to deal with, but after that i felt great.  i take 10 mg every day at 1pm.  i have found that is the best time for me.  it has absolutely changed my life."