I need encouragement Escitalopram 5mg

Hi Kenneth,

I'm sorry to hear that you are having worries about taking Escitalopram. It's important to remember that everyone is unique and what might bother one person doesn't bother another.

Is it possible to get an appointment with the doctor who diagnosed the palpitations? Would that be an cardiologist? Or do you have a trusted general practioner who you could talk  to and who can order tests?  Do you think a clean bill of health with your heart issues could me you feel relaxed about the meds?

I have an anxiety disorder too and it often blows things (worries) out of proportion. I find that knowing that things are normal gives me peace of mind - then comes all the work of not worrying.  Have you tried CBT? It is a way of changing the way one thinks, and is very helpful.  If you aren't familiar with CBT you should be able to find it on this site (cognitive behavioural therapy)  On it's own, studies have shown that it can be as effective as antidepressants.  Personally, I can claim that but it certainly makes a big difference.

I wish you well and hope that you can get some professional help to ease your mind.

Escitalopram

Hi Kenneth, your story sounds similar to mine. I have had skipped heart beats and they make me panic so I too worry about taking any drugs that could affect your heart. I had a bad reaction to fluoxetine ( nothing heart related) and recently started escitalopram. I am now on about day 16 of 10 mg and I have had no side effects to speak of. My skipped heart beats don't feel as strong now and don't send me into a panic. I know it hasn't started working yet as it's early days but so far it's a miracle drug for me! The effects on your heart are very rare and dose related so 5mg will have no effect. Good luck !

Thanks for the help guys I went ahead and started to meds and only had slight stomach pain for a few minutes then all was fine. Hope this medicine works like I've seen people say it does.