I took Celexa 20mg in 2012 for about 6 months with no issue. In 2019 I went on 10mg of Lexapro. I didn’t have any side effects until the third week. I was watching a movie when suddenly I felt waves of anxiety, which was soon followed by a wave of intense burning all over my skin. The burning was similar to standing too close to a fire. It came and went in about 1 minute. This sensation would happen about once a month for a year and then only come with a dose change either up or down. This side effect would start with a feeling of anxiety every time and then the heat would come. I’m so curious to know if anyone else experienced this? I haven’t found anyone else yet.

I also want to add that it wasn’t caused by me being nervous. The anxiety prior to this burning would occur at times I was calm and content like watching a movie or gardening, it definitely a side effect of the medication.