I have had severe anxiety panic attacks since my early twenties. I've tried other depression meds only to have severe reactions. So I am very afraid to start new meds. My BP goes low at night and I'm not sure if this want stop my heart or give me adverse reactions. Any advice? I'm in bad shape. Can't even drive places any more. Severe anxiety. I want help but I'm afraid. Thank you so much.
Is Lexapro safe with low blood pressure?
Question posted by Jerry Susie Everett on 12 May 2021
Last updated on 13 May 2021
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masso
13 May 2021
To make sure Lexapro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
seizures;
low levels of sodium in your blood;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
a stroke;
bleeding problems;
bipolar disorder (manic depression); or
drug addiction or suicidal thoughts.
What to avoid
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with Lexapro may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Source and more information: https://www.drugs.com/lexapro.html
There are 9 disease interactions with Lexapro (escitalopram):
Depression
Renal dysfunction
Hyponatremia
Liver disease
Mania
Platelet function
Seizure disorders
SIADH
Weight loss
Click on the link in order to access the information:
https://www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/escitalopram,lexapro.html
Wishing you the best, masso
masso
13 May 2021
Cardiovascular
Cases of QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias reported in postmarketing experience were predominantly in females, with hypokalemia, or with pre-existing QT interval prolongation or other cardiac diseases.
Postural hypotension has been reported with other SSRIs.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Palpitation
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal ECG, aggravated hypertension, angina pectoris, bradycardia, chest tightness, chest pain, flushing, hematoma, hot flush, hypertension, hypotension, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, myocarditis, edema, edema of extremities, peripheral edema, peripheral ischemia, tachycardia, traumatic hematoma, varicose vein, vein disorder, vein distended
Frequency not reported: Orthostatic hypotension, prolonged QT, torsades de pointes
Postmarketing reports: Abnormal bleeding, atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure, deep vein thrombosis, hypertensive crisis, phlebitis, postural hypotension, thrombosis, ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular tachycardia[Ref]
Related topics
lexapro, depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, blood, pressure
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- Lexapro uses and safety info
- Lexapro prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Lexapro (detailed)
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