Escitalopram Questions (Page 8)

Escitalopram - Is it possible to present side effects only after 4 weeks of treatment?

I am taking Lexapro 10 mg in the last 4 weeks, by mornings. I was doing good with it, but now after 4 weeks of treatment I’ve been feeling dizzy and a little somnolent during the day. I thought that if I had to have any side effects it would appear in the begging of treatment. Did someone... read more

Eyesight and vision problems 4 week into escitalopram?

I’m experiencing very weird balance for the last 2 weeks. Like one side is not syncing with the other as well as in and out blurred to really focused vision. Anyone had that and did it go away quickly?

Escitalopram - Why did I feel a bit better yesterday but feel worse than ever today?

Been on increased dosage 15mg lexapro for 11 days. Felt a bit better yesterday but worse than ever today. Can anyone answer this. Thanks.

Is it better taking escitalopram before bed?

Started my first tablet of escitalopram and with in half hour I was hit with a few side affects which scared me.. All day I felt like a zombie.. I know I've still got a long way to come but has anyone took them before bed because I can't be dealing with feeling like that off a day time? X

Anyone had success on 5mg escitalopram?

I'm aware that the optimum dose of escitalopram is 10mg, but after two weeks on 10mg I was so tired and hardly able to keep my eyes open, that I reduced it to 5mg. Mainly because it was impairing my reactions whilst driving and that's not safe. I've been on 5mg for 4 days now and it... read more

Escitalopram - Increasing dose of lexapro from 10ml to 20ml?

Has anyone any experience of going from 10ml lexapro to 20ml? I was on 10ml for 3 months and increased to 20ml 3 weeks ago but seen little improvement yet. Has anyone any advice.

Has anyone had success with Lexapro on a very low dose? I am very sensitive to medication and?

... started out with only 1 mg (liquid) and am now up to 4 mg (liquid). Is this enough or do I need to keep increasing it?

Escitalopram - Started Lexapro - increased anxiety?

I started Lexapro 6 days ago for anxiety but every day it seems to make my anxiety even worse to the point where it’s almost unbearable today. I know SSRIs can make things worse before they get better but how much longer will it be until I’m ‘over the hill’?

Escitalopram - Should I keep taking Lexapro?

I started Lexapro 10 mg for depression. It's been 4 weeks and I feel like I still have no motivation, a little bit of nauseousness which is OK. I can handle it and I have to take a nap during the day but I'm hoping that fade away in time. Should I keep taking this or stop because I really... read more

Stopped Lexapro after 2 days. I have terrifying side effects. Will I ever feel myself again?

I’m a first time mum. I went to my GP with mild anxiety (worry about my baby etc) but definitely not postpartum depression. He put me on 10 mg Lexapro a day (it’s my first antidepressant) and I've never felt so bad in my life having constant panic attack - both physical and mental... read more

Has anyone experienced anemia when taking Lexapro?

Escitalopram - Lexapro First 2 weeks side effects?

Hi all, i started lexapro 11 days ago now, and it has been a bit of tough road so far.. I was on celexa 3 years ago for panic & anxiety and got after a year and was pretty successful. My anxiety came back around 8 weeks ago and i went to a different doc you recommended lexapro 5mg, I started... read more

Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil

Since I switched to escitalopram my sugar levels have been lower. I currently take medication for diabetes but I have been dealing with low blood sugar. Any correlation in changing SSRI and blood sugar levels?

Is it normal to have good days and bad days when you start taking escitalopram?

I have been on 10mg for 4 weeks now. Anxiety comes and goes. Mood seems to be improving.

Most beneficial dosage of escitalopram for GAD?

I recently started on 10mg of escitalopram (live in the UK) for 4 weeks and 3 days ago I upped to 15 mg for severe GAD which causes panic and periods of depression. I was wondering what dosage others found most beneficial for tackling GAD as most of my issues stem from that and my perfectionism?... read more