It seems to depend on your age with lexapro I was on it for a brief period of time with relatively no side effects however they are finanding some problems with younger girls being on the drug. My niece is a good example I no longer know her and there are others that I have found out from psychiartist friends . Sexual impulsivity, personality changes, drug and alchol use that did not exist prior . Then after the severe impulsity severe guilt to the point of suicidal thoughts They aree no longer reccomending the drug for girls under 25