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Prolonged Effects of taking Escitalopram
I have been prescribed and am taking 20mg of escitalopram daily for 18 months now to deal with anxiety. For the last month or so I am having heart burn a lot especially at night - is this a side effect of escitalopram or should I slowly stop taking it now? Or could the heart burn just be another symptom of my continued anxiety - lot of current stress in my life.
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Dr. Krithishree
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Mangalore
If u r taking d tablet at night, I suggest u shift it to day time. Heart burn could be an independent issue or even related to anxiety. Take antacids for few days to relieve from dis issue.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
To stop this medication slowly, I suggest you to consult a psychologist to handle your Anxiety issues better.
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