Escitalopram

[Misskittycat16]

I wondered if anyone had had many side effects when starting these?
Day 4 and my heart will not stop pounding. Have tried various antidepressants and I'm beginning to think they don't suit me anymore.
I had a breakdown in October and I'm struggling to make any progress getting better. Feel utterly broken.

[Blueroses99]

I think my main side effect was vivid dreams. It does take a while to get used to new medication - months rather than weeks. I’m sorry that you are feeling low. Can you check in with whoever prescribed them?

[Misskittycat16]

Thank you for replying. I will try and speak to my Dr on Monday.
I've halved my dose to 5mg to see if that helps.

[Blueroses99]

Oh yes I remember having to start on a half dose and work up to a full dose - I think it was over a couple of weeks. Hope that helps you.

[Cameleongirl]

I remember feeling nauseous for at least a week after starting Escitalopram, I don’t remember palpitations. Everything settled down after a couple of weeks though, and three weeks later I was feeling so much calmer and less anxious ( I’m diagnosed with GAD).

So speak to your GP and unless they say otherwise, I’d recommend persevering with Escitalopram for a few weeks. 💐

[Misskittycat16]

Thank you so much for your replies, this was just what I needed to read.

The anxiety and palpitations are unreal. I know that it can take a few weeks for things to settle down but it's no fun at all. I think I have GAD and I haven't been able to manage it so well.

[3kidsaremorethanenough]

Hi OP just wondering how you are getting on now? I started on 10mg on Monday and have been OK until last night felt a bit shakey going to bed and a bit panicky but it is definitely helping me sleep better, wondering how you feel a few weeks into it?