It does also help with the depression. Whatever you do if you take it for more than a week do not stop taking it c/t. You have to taper off of it. Whatever you do if you take it for more than a week do not stop taking it c/t. I have anxiety and depression and have been on Lexapro for a month and a half. I'm currently on 5mg at bedtime. I am still tired, no motivation, dizzy and feel hopeless and useless. I just got off of lexapro 5mg, i started at 10mg and couldnt stand the side effects and feeling dizzy so i went down to 5mg on my own, i felt better emmediately, i would still have anxiety here and there but not as bad, plus i started to see a councilor to just have someone to vent to which has taught me breathing excersizes so all that has helped. Lexapro is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly reported side effects of Lexapro are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, somnolence, increased sweating, fatigue, decreased libido, and anorgasmia. Some people start on lexapro and then have to go to a drug called celexa if they can't afford the lexapro. I understand taht the celexa does not work nearly as well. So if they ever want you to go to a generic, don't do it. Stick with what works for you. Lexapro is a medication that is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It can help restore neurotransmitters in a person’s blood and central nervous system, which influences their mood. How long does it take for Lexapro to work or “kick in”? It depends on the Lexapro user. In terms of exerting an effect within the central nervous system and altering neurotransmitter levels (particularly serotonin), Lexapro always starts working on the very first day of administration. How to use Lexapro. Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking escitalopram and each time you get a refill. Hi guys, I am new to this website and have a couple questions about Lexapro. Let me give you background. I am a 25 year old female (5'3 , 120 lbs) I first started Lexapro at age 23 for depression in April 2012.