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Escitalopram side effects

2024-04-25 11:14:18
Hi doctors, I have been taking escitalopram for 2 days now due to my anxiety disorder issue.but I am facing more anxiety after taking the tablet..will it subside? Or should I switch to a different drug after consulting..or what should be done to overcome this side effects..please reply doctors
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Wait for 1-2 weeks initially it will increase and then subside. Even after 2 weeks if it persists or does not act, consult your psychiatrist again. Good luck

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Hello there. It is normal to experience worsening of symptoms in the initial period of starting escitalopram. Don’t worry. Take half of the dosage for next 3-4 days and then the prescribed dose. You should be fine .

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It will subside with time. Nothing to worry. But if symptoms persist for more than 2-3 weeks, change of medication and dosage may be needed.

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Hope you are taking towards bed time also in case u want to have an alternate therapy you should try art and creative journaling and some other hacks like distracting your senses
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