Lexapro side effects high blood pressure

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1295419 tn?1276826472 Lexapro carries under it's side effects hyPERtension, (high blood pressure) postural hyPOtension, (lowered BP upon changing positions, usually sitting to standing) and tachycardia. If you have only noticed these changes since beginning the Lexapro, I would certainly bring them to the attention of your doctor. They may very well stop when your body adjusts to the meds, but it never hurts to play it safe.
233622 tn?1279338505 That was before the weight gain/stomach issues. I have a close friend that is on it and has no side effects whatsoever from it. Other than the weight/stomach stuff, I have never had a problem with it. If it wasn't for that, I'd still be sticking with it. It is supposed to have the least side-effects, at least that is what I was told. If I find that I'm still having those problems after being off of it for awhile, I may go back on it.
Avatar m tn why should take something that will lower my normal blood pressure and give me side effects.
2193833 tn?1339414902 only on reading through the user information leaflet (I know...I should have left it alone)...is says it can cause high blood pressure...albeit in the uncommon side affect section. The last thing I want is that! Any feedback appreciated...
Avatar f tn When a med works, it will have more side effects; it means you're metabolizing it. When you have no side effects, it usually means you aren't metabolizing it and it won't work. The only two meds that ever worked for me were extremely sedating for awhile, until I got used to them. But the side effects were also pretty strong, whereas with meds that didn't work, I didn't have any problem getting used to them but they also didn't work.
Avatar m tn Two possibilities -- you're suffering withdrawal from the wellbutrin, or side effects from Celexa. Quitting an antidepressant abruptly is not advised -- although wellbutrin isn't one of the worst for withdrawal, they can all be difficult to stop taking and usually are tapered off. This is especially true when switching to a med in a completely class.
Avatar n tn I did not fill it because one of the side effects is a decrease in blood pressure. I run a low pressure of 100/60 and feel that I don't want to take anything that would cause it to go lower because that also increases dizziness. I quit drinking coffee, don't drink sodas, and don't drink alcohol. I had another episode the other night which caused me to get out of bed (4:30 a.m.). It lasted 2 hours!...uggh!!
Avatar n tn Hey Babyblue, I am thinking about getting mirena... but there seems to be so many bad side effects people are experiencing.. did you have any side effects at all?
Avatar n tn I too have suffered from anxiety for years - for almost 20 years was on/off imipramine (25mg/day) and heartrate was always in high 80's to low 90's, no other side effects and it was working, but after time blood pressure started to go up. Dr. changed me to lexapro (gained a little weight), blood pressure went back to normal - usually runs around 102/68, but my heartrate has now dropped to the 50-60's which is freaking me out more.
Avatar f tn 25 for 8 months) had no side effects and quit cold turkey again with no side effects. I was not aware of any of the side effects I just did it and was fine. Now that I know what could possibly happen, I am a little afraid to take the meds. This plays a small part in why I won't take the Lex but a larger part is that I feel that if I work on the things that are bothering me and to try and control the stress I can beat it without the meds.
Avatar f tn The recovery from this stuff is very very slow but it does happen. There are new problems that the tx creates - I have high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome but am managing those. Overall though, there is no comparison between then and now.
Avatar n tn I dont consider mysef to be majorly depressed -maybe mild/moderate but she had put me on 20mg per day of lexapro!is this a high amount??Are the side effects bad??i start on them tommorow. I appreciate any advice!
Avatar n tn But they are more or less the same with regards to classification, efficacy and side effects. Lexapro claims to be an improved formula of Celexa, which is another SSRI. The pharmaceutical companies that launches these products tends to include an exhaustive list of possible side effects from the established papers to safeguard themselves from possible litigation. Remember each paper reveals its own profile of untoward effects from its set of patients.
Avatar n tn If you had diabetes, high blood pressure, or other medical condition that required you to take a pill every day, you wouldn't give it a second thought. This should not be and IS no different. I would just absolutely HATE to see you come back in 6 months, or a year, in dire straights, kicking yourself for making a rash decision for all the wrong reasons. It happens a lot my friend.
Avatar n tn The Lex has definitely helped my depression, but there have been side effects...extremely vivid dreams, sexual side effects and the occasional leg jerk while drifting off to sleep. My counselor says I need to stay on it for at least 6 months for it to make a difference but I'm scared of staying on it for much longer.