Escitalopram Questions (Page 10)

Does starting escitalopram on 20mg directly harmful?

I started taking escitalopram 20 mg without gradually increasing the dose from 10mg to 20mg. Is it harmful or can cause any serious health issues?

How to take the below medicines with the least interactions?

My mom recently moved to PA from SC and has been prescribed all these medicines. She takes the Escitalopram in the morning, the Pantoprazole at supper and everything else at lunch time. Should they be spaced out differently? Pantoprazole sodium Pravastatin sodium, Metoprolol succ ER, Clonidine... read more

High dosage of escitalopram?

What happens if you take double the recommended dosage of escitalopram for 3 weeks?

Escitalopram - If I can split this med, can it also be crushed ?

Escitalopram - Has anyone experienced uneven pupils while on this???

I was switched to the generic Lexapro (escitalopram) at the end of March. I noticed about the end of April that my left pupil would sometimes be slightly larger than my right. This obviously threw me into complete panic mode so I went to my optometrist. He couldn't notice it, but sent me to a... read more

Escitalopram - Is lexapro habit forming?

Since lexapro is a narcotic is it habit forming? My daughter is taking 10mg for her anxiety.

Escitalopram - side effects after dosage increase?

I have recently been diagnosed with GAD and mild depression. Was put on 5mg escitalopram for 1 month and then increased to 10mg nearly 3 weeks ago. Did other people find their side effects worse after increasing their dosage in comparison to starting escitalopram originally? I am constantly tired,... read more

Can Lexapro cause a constant dry cough?

About 6 months ago i started taking Lexapro ( escitalopram) due to panic attacks. However, i have recently developed a dry cough that is seemingly unshakeable. I can go through a bag of cough drops in no time with really no relief. I dont really show any signs of GERD so i really don't believe... read more

Took one 5mg dose of escitalopram. Feel awful 5 days later?

Hey there. After feeling awful for about a month, assumably from stress building up etc, I decided to see a doctor to get checked up. Without really much thought, the doctor recommended I try 10mg of escitalopram. I was scared about taking this medicine, so I decided to take a half dose of 5mg on... read more

Escitalopram - Has Anyone every split there medications?

I find that I am extremely tired but when I do finally get to sleep I wake up constantly? When I took 5mg I felt pretty good but with 10mg I do feel amazing except for the above issues. I want to continue this medication but the sleeping issues are making me feel like crap. Has anyone ever taken... read more

Heavily sedated on escitalopram (Lexapro). Advice please?

I've now completed 4 weeks on generic escitalopram (1 week @5mg, 3 weeks @10mg, all taken in the morning). I'm struggling with almost constant severe fatigue, visual disturbance (blurred vision/"halo" effects) and an inability to concentrate. Initially I was very positive about... read more

I'm on day 1 of week 4 of 10mg of Lexapro every morning. Still experiencing alot of anxiety?

I'm on day 1 of week 4 of 10mg of Lexapro every morning. Still experiencing alot of anxiety. Really bad mornings. How long do I keep taking without improvement. I have a .25 Xanax scrip but I may be taking this too much to get past the rough spots. I take 1 to 1.5 Xanax every other day... read more

Escitalopram - How to deal with Cipralex and dizziness?

How do you overcome the constant dizziness on this drug? Even 9 months into taking it, I still can't stand the dizziness. Other than that , this medicine is only a tool. The work is on you to do.

Combination of arioriprazole and escitalopram?

I’ve been prescribed 10mg of escitalopram, 10 aripriprazole for my bipolar disorder, . I still wanting to be in bed all the time. But don’t seem to be having depressive thoughts. Any one on this combo had this as a side effect? From escitalopram or aripriprazole ? Tia

Does Cipralex (escitalopram) cause hair loses?

I've been prescribed Cipralex 10mg by my doctor. The actual name for it is escitalopram. I was told by my doctor that I will be on the medication for four weeks for my depression and anxiety. Then I will be on Cipralex 20 mg for four weeks. To be honest I am quite nervous about taking the... read more