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Starting Escitalopram

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justine12414
justine12414

I am due to start taking Escitalopram 10mg,but thinking of halving these for the first week,as scared of side effects. Any advice on how good these tablets are for anxiety,also any initial side effects to look out for,would be gratefully received. I was on Citalopram for 19 years,but changed to Sertraline this summer as Citalopram had seemed to stop working. Unfortunately after 5 weeks the Sertraline caused chronic,debilitating diarrhoea,so came off that two weeks ago. I would love to be well for Christmas,but at the moment the thought of it just panics me :-( x

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  • Leachara
    Leachara justine12414

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    Hi!  I just started Lexia pro 7 days ago.  I am starting with the 5mg.  Pretty bad side effects so far: panic attacks (usually in morning), diarrhea every day, dizzy, and terrible sleep.  I am wondering if these side effects, especially the diarrhea and upset stomach last much longer.  Do you take medication morning or nighttime?  Have not seen any benefit but i know it’s still early.  Do i wait to increase dosage until side effects subside?

    Thanks all! 

  • at19565
    at19565 justine12414

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    i wonder if anyone is still on this thread. was on mirtazapine but my anxiety did not get better doc added escitalopram 5mg was on it for a week now. for the 1st few days was tired and having drop in appetite. on the 3rd day experience my 1st hot flash in back . now on the 7th day still having some side effect . does it get better?

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