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?
Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil
Question posted by Nanics on 14 Sep 2021
Last updated on 17 September 2021
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WildcatVet
14 Sep 2021
Hi, Nanics!
Although uncommon to rare both these medications can cause both hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Everyone responds differently to medications and I guess it's possible that the escitalopram may be contributing to your low sugar levels.
You probably should discuss this with your doctor or endocrinologist.
Nanics
14 Sep 2021
Thanks Wildcat. I will talk to my doctor. I suspect he may have to adjust my diabetes medication
Nanics
17 Sep 2021
So I had my blood work done yesterday and my levels went down another 7%. Interesting that since I switch from Paxil to Cipralex they have been going down regularly. Will talk to my doctor.
WildcatVet
17 Sep 2021
That is very strange! Post an update if you will.
Thanks!
Nanics
17 Sep 2021
I will. I read somewhere that said that escitalopram and a few other SSRI’s actually can do double duties and help control sugar levels but paroxitine was not one of them. Interesting indeed.
Nanics
17 Sep 2021
I found the article. It is By the American Psychosomatic Society. An article published is 2019. Re: May 16, 2019
SSRI Antidepressants May Improve Blood Sugar For People With Diabetes
Nanics
17 Sep 2021
I found the article. It is By the American Psychosomatic Society. An article published is 2019. Re: May 16, 2019
SSRI Antidepressants May Improve Blood Sugar For People With Diabetes
WildcatVet
17 Sep 2021
Very interesting. Do you have the link?
Thanks,
Nanics
17 Sep 2021
I’m not able to copy the link. Just google it
WildcatVet
17 Sep 2021
I did just now... I was just being lazy before.
Thanks again.
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