At a Glance. If your doctor has prescribed Lexapro, you might wonder what you should expect. Some side effects are completely normal at first (think dry mouth, fatigue, nausea, and trouble sleeping).

Lexapro is a prescription drug used to treat depression and anxiety in some people. Learn about the drug’s dosages, strengths, form, and more.

Popular meds work no better than a placebo for depression and can come with severe withdrawal symptoms. ... He had been taking the popular antidepressant Lexapro virtually every day for 15 years.