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Oh, also, I am starting on a new antidepressant (escitalopram) as of this week & I'm...

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starting on a new antidepressant (escitalopram

Discussion: Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Very bad drug for me. My BP became elevated. I become more anxious of effexor after...

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I was taken off it and now take escitalopram

Discussion: Reinstating Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

@hopenr I forget sometimes I am very lucky to be a Mayo patient. This review of...

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medication specialist wanted to put me on escitalopram

Discussion: Starting statins with concerns

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24, 2025

Hello! I feel a connection already. I took 140 mg of Teva-Venlafaxine XR for a few...

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I am now taking 15 mg of Escitalopram

Discussion: Mother of special needs children losing her mind

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2017

I am sure you already have the answer in the thread somewhere, but I just wanted...

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have anxiety and depression and take escitalopram

Discussion: How did you successfully taper off of 0.5 lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

@doclarrea The medication I was prescribed is called Escitalopram. I take a 10 mg dose. I...

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medication I was prescribed is called Escitalopram ... she said I would have to take the Escitalopram

Discussion: Long QT

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

@SusanEllen66 3. SSRIs or SNRIs (For PPPD) Chronic dizziness often shifts into: Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)...

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Low-dose: • Sertraline • Escitalopram

Discussion: i have struggled with an undiagnosed swaying dizziness for months

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Posted: Feb 19 10:36am

Hi, @happythinkingma — welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear you've been experiencing some rough...

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some rough effects of adjustment with escitalopram

Discussion: Lexapro withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 15, 2018

@barb6060 Are you describing your symptoms to your medical providers? I do not have any experience...

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I take Escitalopram for anxiety/depression

Discussion: Depression/Anxiety symptoms

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

@gerri1947 Check with your doctors or try to see a pyschiatric medication specialist. We have those...

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Entresto made if drop before I was put on Escitalopram ... mode but I handled it and I think the escitalopram

Discussion: Long QT

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Hi, @jax3 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. We don't diagnose here on Connect, as the...

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Seroquel) as of 2 weeks ago, have been on escitalopram ... doctor who's prescribing your escitalopram

Discussion: Seroquel and side effects

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I am a beginner at trying CBD oil for my anxiety/sleep issues, due to multiple physical...

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stay off of a prescription med called escitalopram

Discussion: Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 23, 2019

Hi, @usafvet1980 - glad you decided to share some of your story. It sounds as though...

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- Serotonin syndrome caused by escitalopram

Discussion: Serotonin toxicity issue with your Parkinsons?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

@odi There are so many things that can be causing your anxiety and depression. It would...

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I have been taking the Escitalopram ... specialist wanted me to up my does of Escitalopram

Discussion: Lexapro and Mirtazapine - Awful Side-Effects

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 24, 2025

If this old lady who took clonazapam for decades can wean off it, so can you!💫...

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I also take 1 Escitalopram a day.

Discussion: Starting Klonopin Taper, Scared of the Horror Stories

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12, 2020

Ditto dloos! All the doctor's I've seen (and that is many!) 25+ tell me it's anxiety...

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anyone reading this post tried Zoloft, Escitalopram

Discussion: How to stop the vibrations?

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Hello I'm a female, 25 years. I'm about 1m70 with a 65kg. I take Escitalopram 20...

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I take Escitalopram 20 and deso 20 on

Discussion: Constant Diarrhea

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Reading these posts to try to educate myself. I have some sort of IBS symptoms going...

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I currently take 5mg escitalopram.

Discussion: Zoloft causing long term IBS

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

Hello, @sped1 - I'd like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I empathize with...

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sertraline (Zoloft) and going onto escitalopram

Discussion: Switching anti-depressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 22, 2019

rr1967, I thought but was not sure about PAC. I was told by a cardiologist many...

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Clinic Psychiatric Department that the Escitalporam ... I have been taking the Escitalopram

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 25, 2023