Escitalopram Side Effects

Dr. Prof Jagadeesan M SMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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Nexito (escitalopram) normalises the serotonin levels (transmission) in your mind (brain). If you stop and get the symptoms back, it implies the serotonin produced in your mind is less and you need to continue the medication for long time. There are many having similar symptoms like yours. Do not have stigma about taking the medication, Good luck. 

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Mrs. Swarna LataDiploma in Relationship Counselling, CERTIFICATION IN PSYCHOLOGY PRACTITIONER, CMA, Certification in Child Psychology, Diploma in Positive PsychologyPsychologist

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Medicines for anxiety is ok for a shorter duration only, you are only 24 right now. Better to consult some counsellor for help and getting relieved from stress and anxiety. Start doing mediations it will surely help you to calm down. If you want you can connect me also. All the best and take care. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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It can be because of many reason from simple reasons like not sleeping on time or sleeping too much, stress, have long hours of fasting, stress, dehydration to causes like sinusitis, migraine, high blood pressure, tumor etc. Do this 1. Take adequate night sleep 2. Eat at regular intervals. As starvation/gas can trigger headache 3. Avoid things that can trigger headache. Common triggers include alcohol, caffeine or poor sleep. Inculcate good sleep practices like having a regular bedtime schedule and avoiding naps, caffeine and tv before bedtime. 4. Don't take stress- pursue an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health. 5. Avoid foods that you know triggers your headache. 6. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles. Warm showers or baths may have a similar effect 7. Drink water. “dehydration can be a big cause of headaches,” for this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me. 

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Ms. Monica SharmaM.Sc - Applied Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma In Guidance and Couselling, PGD in Rehabilitation PsychologyPsychologist

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I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. It's important to speak with your doctor about any side effects you are experiencing from your medication, including fluctuations in your blood pressure and heart rate. These symptoms could be related to the medication, or they could be caused by your anxiety. If you are experiencing side effects from the medication, your doctor may recommend adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication. It's important to work closely with your doctor to find the right treatment plan for you. In addition to medication, there are other strategies that can help you manage your anxiety and panic attacks. These may include therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, exercise, and making lifestyle changes to reduce stress. If you continue to experience symptoms, or if they become more severe, it's important to seek medical attention right away. You can also consider reaching out to a mental health professional for additional support and guidance. If you are interested in booking an appointment with me, a licensed therapist, to discuss your anxiety and explore treatment options, please don't hesitate to contact me. Together, we can work to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs and goals. 

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Ms. Rachna MishraM.A.(H)Psychology, PG Diploma in Child Guidance and Family TherapyPsychologist

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Accept that it is going to be difficult and you will not come out of it in an overnight - depression & anxiety are very poorly researched areas in the field of medicine. There is no definitive cure to this illness. Apart from that, depression is under-estimated. You will usually find people telling you to "not be depressed" or "ease down a bit" or "stay happy" when in reality it is very difficult, or rather, impossible to "not be depressed" or "to ease down" or "be happy" there is a very little chance that medication will be able to help you in which case you're lucky, else you'll have to resort to treating it all by yourself. Follow a healthy diet - eat healthy and do not under-estimate the power of unhealthy food. Unhealthy food plays an important role in depression. You don't see the effects of smoking right away but a few years down the line you realize you're in deep trouble and so it is with unhealthy eating practices. Following a healthy diet is extremely important and also a difficult one but it pays off. Exercise daily: ride a bicycle or go swimming or play tennis or jog or practice yoga; there are thousand other things you can do to keep yourself fit. Building muscles by gymming is not the only way to be physically fit. Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress, ward off anxiety and feelings of depression, boost self-esteem and last but not the lease is it improves sleep. Keep healthy relationships: you do not want to hang around people who make you feel less worthy. Stay away, no matter what, stay away from negative people. There is a saying "you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with" which is absolutely true. Hang out with people who inspire you, who accept you for who you are, who are good at heart. Stay away from alcohol and drugs: alcohol and drugs are nothing but depressants. They'll make you feel better till you're intoxicated but once the alcohol/drug is out of your body you're going to feel more depressed than before and there's a pretty good chance that you'll want to resort to alcohol/drugs again to wash that feeling out. I have been addicted to alcohol and believe me when I tell you, it is the worst thing that can happen to you. Create a long term goal and break it into tiny milestones: the saying "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Sums it all up. Work towards your goal with thorough dedication. Books: you're on quora and I don't think you need to be told about the benefits of reading. Persistence: without persistence you'll never ever achieve any goals in life. Things go wrong all the time but you should not give up no matter what. As happens with depression something as trivial as missing out your morning workout will make you feel extremely bad. Things will be worse when things go really bad like having a break up or getting into an altercation with your best friend or getting fired, you'll have to be damn strong. Do not give up. It is going to be very difficult but keep trying until you succeed. 

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Dr. Sushil Kumar SompurMB BS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA - HealthcarePsychiatrist

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If you have visited a psychiatrist and they have prescribed these medications you should have belief in the doctor. They have the best in mind for you and your loved one. If you have questions regarding treatment you can talk to the psychiatrist who prescribed the medication. I hope this helps. Take care and I hope your mother gets well soon. 

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Dr. Sartaj DeepakM.B.B.S, MD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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Hi lybrate-user, you need to discuss with your psychiatrist to further optimize your classic anti-anxiety or antidepressant drugs (escitalopram dose can be further build up to 20 mg per day and if needed another medicine can be added to augment effect of escitalopram) before tapering off and stopping etizolam. It's happening because your anxiety and depression is not yet completely remitted. Whole body blood reports have to be normal before calling it anxiety disorder. Vitamin d has to be taken 60000 iu once weekly only for 8 weeks and for iron deficiency you are already taking richer cr but need to do hemoglobin estimation after 3 months of use. If the treatment suits you well it usually takes 4-8 weeks before you gets completely fine. You might need to continue medicines for a prolonged period of time (months to years) to prevent recurrence of symptoms. Regards. Dr. Sartaj deepak. 

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Dr. Prof Jagadeesan M SMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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Different people respond differently to different drug combinations. Working with you psychiatrist will help in finding the right balance between control of the symptoms and tolerable side effects if any. Wishing you good luck in finding the ideal combination at the earliest. Good luck. 

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Ms. Sheetal AgrawalPost Graduate Diploma in Counselling, MA In Clinical PsychologyPsychologist

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Hello Lybrate user, happy to hear that you r taking medicine for the anxiety problem. According to the current symptoms psychiatrist started the new medicine. It will take some time to get relief from symptoms which you are currently going through. After 1 week if still you r having the same problem then need to consult with the Dr. & let him know about your current symptoms. Thank you, have a great day and have a speedy recovery. 

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Dr. Sartaj DeepakM.B.B.S, MD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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Hi, clomipramine is known to cause dry mouth, drowsiness and sexual dysfunction. Clonazepam might be having an additive effect on drowsiness. You should discuss with your psychiatrist to consider decreasing the dose of clomipramine and gradually tapering off clonazepam, it might help, if it doesn't then you will have to stop clomipramine. 

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