Synthroid or escitalopram: Drug Side Effects

I have taken Synthroid, name brand....without side-effects. I do not take generic, only name brand. I did take the generic form for several years and often had that "just don't feel well" feeling, along with recurrent fatigue. Dosage also had to be repeatedly changed while on the generic. When I started the name brand, I not only felt better, but haven't needed a dosage change. Don't know if you are taking generic or my experience would in any way relate to your's, but for me, name brand has made me feel much better.

Thank you so much cherriann for responding! Yes, I’m back on Synthroid after the generic ruined my system. Maybe this 125 dosage is too much. I am looking for something to blame for my occasional rushes of nervousness and nausea. The many tests I’ve had have been normal. But something’s off.

I also take Synthroid and have not had any side effects. However it is important to regularly get your blood tested just in case you need to adjust your dosage. I get a t4 test every 6 months , so far there are no changes .As well my doctor alternates my dosages each day I'm on .110 and then .112 the next day . When I was on a higher dosage I was more anxious , and not able to sleep so they lowered my dosage.

Hello! I started taking Cipralex (Escitalopram) a week ago. Only 5mg a day - it was prescribed for panic attacks. I have noticed that my resting heart beat dropped to mid 50. I don't feel bad or dizzy though. Should I be worried? p.s. Forgot to mention that around a month ago I quit smoking.Male, 45 y.o.

@stoyangv Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. We aren't medical professionals here and we can provide you with support and help you to advocate for yourself. May I ask what your resting heart rate was before you started on escitalopram? When do you measure your resting rate and how do you measure it? I use my Apple Watch and my primary care physician told me that while the Apple Watch isn't a reliable medical device it does give a hint of what my heart rate is and she finds this information useful in our appointments.

Did your primary care provider prescribe the escitalopram? I recommend that you contact your prescribing physician and ask about this. Your question requires a medical opinion. Do you have a patient portal to contact your physician? Or will you call your physician today?