Has anyone had constant nasal congestion on Lexapro?

I know this is a old post but how long did it take for ur nasal congestion to go from lexapro

I get this too , seemed to happen after taking Lexapro , did your symptoms go away after stopping Lexapro ?

I’ve been taking this drug for a week and have this same issue, very clogged. I actually was searching for people who had insomnia or pounding heart feeling and came across this page and now think I don’t have a cold it’s the drug! Hoping this goes away. I know the insomnia and dry mouth and blocked nose are all listed as side affects and I am suffering from those - did anyone else have insomnia or dry mouth? I have two kids and need sleep! If you had the problems sleeping did it last long??

I have the complete opposite. if I don’t take full prescribed dose my nasal passages aren’t fully open.

"Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Asthma, bronchitis, coughing, dyspnea, epistaxis, laryngitis, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, respiratory tract infection, shortness of breath, sinus congestion, sinus headache, tracheitis, throat tightness"

Yes, a common to uncommon side effect which in most people resolves over a period of days to weeks... for the lucky ones.
The unlucky ones who have a permanent situation going on need to talk with their doctor for professional advice.
Best regards to all.

Well, reading these comments has answered my questions. I has a major cold, which is rare, it lasted 2 weeks and now i have been battling this crazy sinus issue for the last 2 weeks. I thought i had a sinus infection or something. Endless mucus, constantly stuffed up, dry nasal passages - Started to use nasal decongestant one day on 2 days off, and i do nasal irrigation 2 times a day, and my symptoms are the same as everyone one here. So my solution is to get off Cipralex (escitaloprám)
it was working really well, i was way less irritated, anxious - I felt great. but this sinus thing is a real drag. hope you all find a solution to your sinus and other issues.

Yes!! The mucus and congestion was really bad the first few days as well as the headaches but over the past few days it has pretty much completely gone away. Here are some things I did that I think helped. One thing is I started taking it at night which also eliminated some of the other side effects. I also starting drinking a TON of water and drinking tea. I also took mucinex but only the first few days. I really hope this helps!

Yes! About a week or two after I started I had severe congestion, blowing my nose constantly and it was horrible when I woke up in the morning. Now a year later I am still battling this. My ears and nose all feel clogged continuously. My GP doubted it was the Lexapro and blamed newly acquired allergies. So I have been taking every allergy pill known to man. I’m now at the point where I should probably just stop taking the Lexapro so I can go back to normal. But I don’t want the panic attacks coming back. Can’t decide what to do.

Marthalove! I can’t believe someone out there has this issue now in 2019. Yes, yes! I have to use Flonase every night and Benadryl 25 in the daytime. Hopefully by now you’ve solved this issue. If you have a better solution please share it with me! It’s making me crazy! Thanks much, Jake the Cat

Yes i have the exact same reaction. Been on lexapro for nearly a year and had the same head cold when first taking it and after a month or 2 now it only happens at night and in the morning as you say. I just have so much excess mucus. Good to know someone else has the same problem. I also have anisocoria where one pupil becomes larger than the other on and off and only in one eye due to the lexapro. This is also a side effect and i read someone else had this and when they stopped taking it it went back to normal. Anyway anyone with more info let me know.

Thank you for all your responses!! I have tried Nasacort and it helped at first, however no the second or third time. I have tried using a saline sinus rinse, but not they spray. Is there a difference? The one I have tried is the saline sinus rinse. It literally does nothing for me. If the spray is different I will definitely give it a try. Thank you!! One one other question if anyone can help. I started experiencing this a few months into taking lexapro and now continues during my taper off. I get a sore neck and have this sort of clunk when I swallow. Like a lump or something. I mostly notice it in the mornings when I am lying in bed but it is very irritating. Also my throat feels like it is closed somewhat and when I swallow something on the bigger side it hurts a bit. This comes and goes. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you!! :)

Marthalove; Try the saline spray first, If that does not help get some Nasacort spray now that you can get it over the counter you don't have to worry about it being a cortisone there is not enough to do anything bad unless you use to much over a long period of time. You want to use it when you can get air through the nose and it well start taking down the inflammation that is causing your problem also feel free to talk with the Pharmacist. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT AFRIN OR IT'S GENERIC it well open your nose but it can be very addicting if you use more or for longer than 4 days you well be into worse shape than you are now.

marthalove; Yes in the list of side effects these are listed as common, ON this site Drugs.com (((runny nose
shivering
sneezing
sore throat
stuffy nose******** A good remady for this is stop at your pharmacy and pick up a bottle of Ocean spray or a generic which is just a nasal saline solution use it regular until the problem is gone then try it as needed And there is nothing in it to hurt you so just follow the directions on the bottle. Have a good day.