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Lexipro side effects

NanST8 Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/09/11	2004/09/11, 12:00 PM Hi..I just found this site and hope someone can help.. I have been dealing with GAD for the last 7 years since my dad passed away and am seeking help to get my life back again. I have had symptoms of dizziness, weakness, feeling "weird" sensations when I go out in public. Driving became impossible. I saw my internist and he prescribed Lexipro..I have been on it one week and tolerated it OK with the exception of being woken at 2:30am with my pulse racing so fast I couldnt count it. We called 911 and went to the ER..they could find no problems with my ekg, just a low potassium reading. Very scary for me! The ER doctor seemed to think it was a reaction to the Lexipro. Anyone else have this happen? When will the side effects lessen?? I do feel better in general but dealing with another heart episode is daunting. I have appointments with cardiologist and internist next week..sigh..I am so ready to get well!!
chronicpeaches Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/11/11	2004/11/11, 11:46 PM I'm curious to know if you still have these symptons? I was kinda curois about Lexipro and found this sight.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/11/12, 05:45 AM I am on lexapro and I have not experienced the side effects that you describe. The first week that I started taking it I had some headaches, and I have some sexual side effects that I will keep to myself, but other than that I am good. -------------- I make fun of others to compensate for my low self esteem. It works.
k1972pat Posts: 154 Joined: 2003/06/10	2004/11/15, 08:44 AM I have not had any problems while taking Lexapro. I have been taking it for about 8 months, while minimal side effects. Nothing health wise just what HEC said.