Lexapro 5mg for 3 months now having panic and eye swelling?

Nope. I don't think the physical effects are related to Lexapro. As for real life stressors I do agree strongly they may overpower the med abilities, but anxiety with those real life stressors (even extreme ones God forbid), will remain manageable. And anxiety is zero again once they are gone hope this helps :)

I took Lexapro 20 mgs. for 1 year and the only side effect had to do with intimacy.

Eye swelling is a serious side effect, you must inform your Dr. asap.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Insomnia is a common side effect that should have subsided within the first couple of weeks of starting treatment.

I suggest you contact your Dr. come Monday, if you can contact him/her before that it would be ideal.