Who experienced bad side effects from escitalopram?

Thank you.
And you’re still feeling anxious at 3 weeks? Had a bit of a breakthrough day yesterday but was short lived. Felt like I was high. I hope this drug works soon!

Did you have some weird balance or motion sickness?

Hi Fred, I too take escitalopram and strangely it effects everybody differently. The things you ate experiencing I have as well. The Skin burning sensation, unbalance feeling, nausea, lost of appetite, headaches etc. But the good news is it will subside as you continue taking it, it will start helping you. My understanding is it takes 4 to 6 weeks for most, it truly depends on the individual. One by one side effects will quiet down, but communicate this with your doctor, let them know how you're feeling. I'm on my 3rd month, I have taken it 72 days, and I feel better each passing day, it's nice to Feel Calm and not anxiety or panic or feelings of hyperventilating. Hang in there, it will help, feel better.

Oops typo... are

Trallyn, thank you so much for your response. Could I ask how much you are taking? Getting through these first weeks is so hard.

Thank you so much. This helps!
The burning and numbness is better now. It’s the balance that is out of control and the rush feeling and sickness at night.

Hi Fred, I too take escitalopram and strangely it effects everybody differently. The things you ate experiencing I have as well. The Skin burning sensation, unbalance feeling, nausea, lost of appetite, headaches etc. But the good news is it will subside as you continue taking it, it will start helping you. My understanding is it takes 4 to 6 weeks for most, it truly depends on the individual. One by one side effects will quiet down, but communicate this with your doctor, let them know how you're feeling. I'm on my 3rd month, I have taken it 72 days, and I feel better each passing day, it's nice to Feel Calm and not anxiety or panic or feelings of hyperventilating. Hang in there, it will help, feel better.

Hey Fred, I usually take mine early morning after I eat something. The unbalance and numbness will slowly go away as your body adjust to the medication, now I'm no doctor, however only speaking on my own experiences. I did tell my doctor what I was going through and he told me to keep taking it, the side effects will subside. But it's good u are noticing how you're feeling, but let your doctor know. He/she may adjust or change to something else, but it's important to talk with your doctor. Hang in there... one thing I'm thankful for I got my appetite back :-)... take care

Thank you all. I will post more and will let you know of my progress. Very helpful to talk to each others.

The balance makes the walking funny for you too?

Yes, Fred it drove me crazy. I thought something else was wrong with me. But, I kept taking the pill and I take it the same time every day.