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Lexapro Jaw pain and cheek numbness
Mental Health | Last Active: Dec 11 3:55am | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@rbarrett welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. In regards to this discussion about Lexapro, all medications have side effects. Psychotropics in particular can have very unpleasant neurological side effects. That being said, it is unwise to “wear” (wean ?) yourself off prescribed medications without supervision from the medical provider that prescribed the med. Could you discuss your concerns with your doctor to find out if another medication could be considered? Perhaps your doctor can help you wean off the medication and switch to something that will be more beneficial.
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Thanks for taking the time to reply! Lexapro was prescribed to me during the process of my crisis and while I was trying to get answers two months ago. At the moment it sounded like a magical pill. However I do feel at the moment due to the fact that I have a diagnosis and I have learned some how to manage it, it is creating issues that’s are causing more anxiety such as the facial numbness, the globus sensation… my doctor had mentioned to start to wean me off of it once the heart issues got a diagnosis, I am just expediting things… and I feel better already!