On a recent visit to my OB, my doctor asked how I was feeling. I had only recently found out that my father's cancer was back. After I heard the question, I just fell apart. Told him of my inability to concentrate for what seems like anytime longer than 2-3 minutes. My difficulty in falling asleep even though I'm exhausted at night. He suggested that I begin taking Lexpro an anti-depressant. I have been taking them for a little a week, but I seem more tired than before. I'm not sure I want to continue these. I went on the web and read some horror stories related to Lexpro. Vivid nightmares, changes in personality, weight gain, etc. Does anyone here have experience with this drug and its side effects?

Vickie M