lexapro vertigo

you could then taper more slowly, or do the fluoxetine thing. If you still have vertigo after a couple days on the small dose of Lexapro, then the symptoms are not part of Lexapro discontinuation. The latter outcome would not surprise me, frankly... Another option would be to take meclizine for vertigo and wait it out. But I think if it were me, I'd want to find out if the symptoms were or were not related to the Lexapro.

Thanks for the time you put into that post. I appreciate it. You almost perfectly described me (I took out the part that didn't) ---> "When you suffer from Major depression, YOU WILL KNOW IT. Your head will swirl like a mad tempest, You will feel doom, fear, and dread so intense that it literally feels like your going insane. Now those are the symptoms that these medications are designed for, not for short or moderate bouts of the blues and stress.

She also prescribed me Lexapro for the dizzy spells. She said that SSRIs can be used for dizzy spells (vertigo) associated with inner ear problems and Migraines. I too was concerned when she prescribed the Lexapro b/c I wasn't depressed or had anxiety other than the anxiety that the dizzy spells were causing. I thought she was prescribing it to me b/c she thought I was crazy or something!! She said, "No, you are not crazy, you have inner ear problems/migraines!

I also wanted to add, that when I first stopped taking the lexapro I had horrible side effects like; vertigo, brain zaps, headaches, insomnia, head burning sensations. The vertigo went away along with most of the symptoms after about 6 weeks. I first noticed sensitivity to alcohol shortly after that. Just one beer would make my head burn. It gradually has gotten better. I think because I went off and on more meds during the past year, it has put my body into shock.

I just took my first Lexapro today and have already thrown up once, and still feel nauseous and have virtigo when standing. Will this go away, and if so, how long do I have to go through this before it does?

I know I have anxiety and panick attacks. I have had small episodes of dizziness and lots of little episodes of lightheadness. My new thing now is extremely long lasting veritgo. Last night I was in the ER because I had Vertigo for over 4 hours straight. Didn't know what was going on but after cat scan and blood test, doc told me in benign something Vertigo. Has anyone else experience this kind of vertigo for long periods of time ? ie.. hours or all day long without letting up?

I had dizzy spells and increased anxiety after I stopped taking Lexapro. I took Lexapro for 3 years and weaned off slowly. I think my dizzy spells lasted around 3 weeks after I stopped taking Lexapro. It will get better - hang in there.

I have been off of Lexapro for one week now and I'm having a lot of vertigo, dizziness, and "brain zaps". Is/Are there any supplement(s) I can take or anything I can do to help relieve any of this? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have been experiencing strange symptoms for three months that include fatigue, eye floaters, sudden dizzy spells, heart palps, shortness of breath and slight vertigo. There were usually triggers involved like driving or being in a public place etc. There also seems to be a numb pressure point on the left side of my head that moves around and doesn't seem to go away. These episodes scared me and I went to the E.R. several times and everything looked fine.

I have been taking Lexapro for about 6 yrs. I started at 10 mg and increased to 20 mg about 1 1/2 yrs ago. The side effects from taking Lexapro are becoming intolerable. I have had severe weight gain, sweating, abdominal discomfort, memory "forgetfulness", absolutely no sex drive, muscle cramps, and the list goes on. The most troublesome effect is a feeling of, well, of NO feelings.

I was on Zoloft for a few years and 4 years ago I switched to lexapro 10 mg. I want to get off it because of insomnia, weight, and sexual side effects. I was originally prescribed this by a shrink for impulse control and depression and low seretonin levels due to addiction. I am 7 months clean and sober now and I want to stop it for good. Could you recommend a reduced dosage strategy so I don't feel the dissy vertigo spells that go along with trying to stop?

Hello, Headaches are a common side effect of Lexapro and approximately 24% of people taking lexapro experience HA's. The lorazepam may cause dizziness, vertigo, and sedation. Your body should adjust to the physiological effects of the medications within a couple of weeks.

The first time it happened was when my GI doctor put me on 5mg of Lexapro (antidepressant) to treat my hypersensitive esophagus issue. I took the medication for 5 days and was an anxious mess during that time. After stopping the medication, it took another 2 or 3 weeks for the anxiety to go completely away. This second episode is happening now - I began Neurontin about 1 month ago for nerve pain.

I'm on day 6 of Prozac and here comes the dizziness. Out of the blue, woke up this morning and was lightheaded, and off and on through the day. Is this normal? I just switched from Lexapro because it gave me the dizzies. Was on Prozac over 10 years ago and don't remember this as a side effect. I hate to keep switching meds because I want to get thru the bad of one to get to the good. Does that make sense? Should I stick it out? I have a call into my Dr.

I have been on lexapro for 9 years. A few months ago I woke up feeling slightly off balance, not in a vertigo way, I would describe it more as a slight dizziness/brain fog. It felt like the common symptoms of lector withdrawal; however, I was still taking the 10mg dose of the medication. First, I checked to see if the manufacturer had changed and it had not. I went to every doctor under the sun. I started having bad muscle tightness in my shoulders and neck.

During the last 5 weeks, I have experienced symptoms of dizziness and very slight vertigo when on my feet moving. I have NOT reached the point of fainting, just occasional dizzy sensations and very minor movement sensations. The sensations have set Anxiety/Panic attacks in motion because they are strange and scary. These events have sent me to the ER twice with the only answers given that it is stress/anxiety.

Anxiety/depression. I seem to have EVERY symptom out there and I have tried just about every other treatment knownn to man in an effort to combat this. I've lost every time. The last thing I wanted was to be on medication but it just seemed that no matter what I tried my problems kept getting worse. Second: Chronic aches and pains. And I do mean CHRONIC! Every damm day I wake up I hurt. From my head to toes.

It has been almost two weeks and I have this strange sensation of electric shocks in my face and head and strange sounds in my ears. I am also very dizzy like I have vertigo. I have been angry and irritable, which makes me nervous about being around people, or freaking out at work. I also quit drinking diet coke last weekend. Most of the symptoms I have described didn't start to bother me until one day without the caffiene. Is it a cooincidence?

I have been on Paxil for a few years now after Lexapro stopped working. I now have no insurance and have stopped taking Paxil 30mg daily. I feel like ****, jittery, disorriented, vertigo, etc. I know what its from so I try not to let it get in my head. I've heard stories of seizures from stopping like this. Is this possible. I am very aggitated and go off easily. I'm trying to issolate myself so I dont go off on anyone for no reason.

Hi! I have been having what I call "episodes" for over a year now with many drs visits and no answers. It starts with a headache (i have them daily/pressure type) and then I feel dizzy. Sometimes I will get a feeling that my body is on fire inside. This usually leads to multiple bowel movements and then BOOM it hits. I have had episodes where I am unable to talk and my hands will tremble. My legs will feel like they are "drawing up".

I do have a history of bipolar disorder and anxiety, but am currently on 20mg of Lexapro (and have been for almost 3 years). I would like to mention that about a year and a half ago I tried to come off of Lexapro, but only a day or two into it I was overcome with unbelievably extreme Vertigo (where I could not walk around). Therefore, after a few days I had to go back on the medicine because I could not take it anymore.

It sounds like you are experiencing very typical symptoms of anxiety/panic disorder. The Lexapro you're taking for depression does have some affinity for panic disorder, but it sounds like it's not helping much. You are already at the max dose for this drug, and it may be time to have a discussion with your doctor about switching to a different SSRI and something for your panic.

As to the inner ear issue--- did you have negative consequences from it such as bad vertigo? I ask because at one time, I had inner ear issue that resulted in vertigo that was debilitating. I could feel when the tube was compressing (ear fullness, loss of hearing) and it freaked me out because I was anxious about another bout of the terrible vertigo. I think you are wise to see a therapist and to be working on both the depression and anxiety.

we called teh ambulance and they took me to the hospital they did an ekg and it came back fine This has happened several times and they keep telling me it is anxiety. my family doctor prescribed me celexa, trazadone and lexapro. i take these meds and they do not help. recently i went in because my face went numb i had vertigo eyes blurry they did a ct scan adn that also came back normal.

She continues to take her Lyrica, but nothing else. Her vertigo and head pressure was so severe yesterday that they sent her home from work.

I have been experiencing strange symptoms for three months that include fatigue, eye floaters, sudden dizzy spells, heart palps, shortness of breath and slight vertigo. There were usually triggers involved like driving or being in a public place etc. There also seems to be a numb pressure point on the left side of my head that moves around and doesn't seem to go away. These episodes scared me and I went to the E.R. several times and everything looked fine.

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