My son is 12 1/2 and about two months ago he started having random panic attacks. Scared me at first not knowing what they were but now are more understandable. His pediatrician started him on 10 MG Lexapro and the first few days were great but after about day five he started having more panic attacks. I understand the medicine talks a few weeks to actually start fully working but just wanted to know if anyone else experienced more panic attacks after starting Lexapro and if it caused hiccups for anyone. Thanks in advance for any help. Worried Parent.
Lexapro - My son is 12 1/2 and about two months ago he started having random panic attacks.
Question posted by xixsidesxix on 31 Aug 2021
Last updated on 31 August 2021
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WildcatVet
31 Aug 2021
Somehow your questions seem to have been cut off. Could you re-post them with your details?
xixsidesxix
31 Aug 2021
Fixed thank you
WildcatVet
1 Sep 2021
Ironically, new or increased anxiety is a common side effect, panic reaction less so but still reported. Generally side effects tend to subside over a couple of weeks and become milder. You should let his doctor know because a slight reduction in dosage might help his metabolism adjust to the drug more smoothly.
My guess would be that the hiccups are due to anxiety symptoms.
It can take 4-8 weeks for Lexapro to become fully effective but many people will experience improvements in the first two weeks or so.
Best regards and I hope your son is feeling better quickly.
xixsidesxix
1 Sep 2021
Thank you
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