Change in medicine. What is going on?

Hi What you experienced after taking escitalopram for the first time sweating, a fast heartbeat, waking up suddenly is a very common early side effect. When the medication begins adjusting your serotonin levels, the body can briefly enter an “activation phase.” It can feel like anxiety or panic, even though nothing dangerous is happening. Because you were already on Etizolam, your body is now noticing sensations more sharply, which makes the spikes feel even scarier. These symptoms usually settle within a few days as your system adjusts. For now, monitor how you feel, avoid Googling symptoms, and allow your body some time to stabilise. In therapy, we would work on managing this fear response, grounding the body, and helping you stay calm during medication transitions so you don’t misinterpret normal side effects as something alarming. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

Hi.. these symptoms gets reduced with time. Continue taking

Hi, It’s understandable to get worried after starting a new medication. Escimed (escitalopram) can sometimes cause temporary side effects in the first few days, such as increased anxiety, sweating, or a faster heartbeat. These usually settle as your body adjusts.

You’ve done the right thing by continuing Etilaam as advised, but since you’re feeling these symptoms, it’s best to update the psychiatrist about this. They may reassure you, adjust the dose, or guide you on what to expect.