I've been taking a medication escitalopram 20mg. Its causing brain shocks every day now. I've been taking this medication now for 6 months or so. The shocks have started a couple months ago. Its also causing facial nerve spasms on my face. I'm not sure if its the medication or something else?
Brain shocks and facial nerve problems?
Question posted by HeatherH74 on 26 March 2021
Last updated on 30 March 2021
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masso
26 March 2021
Facial nerve spasms, medical term Neuralgia is an uncommon side effect which affects 0.1% to 1% of people taking this SSRI and a very rare side effect are Brain Zaps or shocks which feels like little electric shocks triggered by noises and sudden movements.
These side effects should be informed to your Dr., if you have not done so already, they must not
be left unattended.
https://www.drugs.com/cg/trigeminal-neuralgia.html
I took Lexapro 20mgs. (Escitalopram) for 1 year.
Trallyn
30 March 2021
Thank you so much, will do. When I feel any type of way I'm calling:-) !
masso
30 March 2021
You are welcome.
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