Lexapro and seizures

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Avatar f tn on here that weaning off of lexapro i might want to be substituded with something for seizures. It really scares me that I might start having seizures by weaning off of something. How likely is that to happen?
565568 tn?1217333711 I have been getting odd sensations almost that resemble partial seizures. I had an eeg done and it was normal. I heard that can happen. My dr scheduled me for another eeg because I had seizure activity with lexapro.(anit-anxiety) has anyone had that problem with lexapro? My neurologist said I had Atypical migraines. Basically my headaches do what they want whenever they want. I can have the symptoms with no headache or the headache without symptoms or visa versa.
Avatar f tn She is not having 10 pseudo-seizures per day like she was before the Lexapro. She is highly depressed now. The psychiatrist started her on a mood stabilizer 4 days ago and her depression has only worsened. Here are my questions: Is there an expert on conversion disorders in New York or the United States who we should be consulting for a second medication opinion? Does anyone have a suggested medicine that could help? The dr.
Avatar f tn He is very stressed / several years because of work, he is under Lexapro and also under exams because gastro trouble, dr said probably gastritis or gerd. He used to hiccup a lot, but now seems that the hiccups stopped and these spasms started...coincidence or the spasms changed places? Sorry anout my english. It’s an acute symptom since I have never noticed them. Actually after 2 weeks of Nexium ( to treat reflux ) that I first notice the spasms/ Myoclonus...
Avatar f tn HE ALSO TAKES CLONIDINE, LEXAPRO, SULFSALIZNE FOR COLITIS AND HE GETS ALLERGYSHOTS AND TAKE LORATIDINE FOR ALLERGIES. HELP PLEASE, WILL THIS GO AWAY COULD THIS BE A START OF TOURETTES I AM SCARED AND HE IS TIRED OF BEING ON MEDICINE AND WE ARE TRYING SO HARD TO GET THROUGH THIS WITHOUT MAKING A BIG DEAL ABOUT IT ESPECIALLY WITH HIM IN SCHOOL.
1578386 tn?1296256257 I went to pick up my Tramadol for the pharmacy and they said they would not fill because of drug ineractions with the lexapro and said the Dr. would have to sign off on the refill, which she did. The fact that the pharmacy said there were drug ineractions I thought I would quit taking and the fatique has taken over so bad I was unable to work. I decided to take 2 this a.m. and wonder what to do now. I must take my lexapro ~ what should I do now. Any answers would be wonderful!!!!
Avatar f tn During transport I had a non epileptic seizure and then the last few days I have been having what I think is stress seizures, however they tend to happen when I am alone. I get highly anxious whenever I am home alone or alone at night. This morning I have had three non epileptic seizures( me sitting in a chair or in bed or standing with convulsions or my leg will start moving non stop and I can’t control it. And I twitch a lot). I am getting headaches and my whole body hurts after words.
Avatar n tn 50mg of Xanax a day start to wean off of it when I start Lexapro, 10mg. Should I start with 5mg of Lexapro for a week and go down to only .25mg of Xanax for a week? Then increase the Lexapro to the 10mg full dose prescribed to me and start taking the Xanax .25mg every other day for a week- then once every three days? then quit the Xanax. This would allow at least two to three weeks for the Lexapro to get into my system.
Avatar n tn The only issue is i am currently being for seizures 400 tegretol and 200 topamaxand also 15 zyprewxaand 20 lexapro i am just ...wlaking through life exhauted and blurred and fuzzy all the time and i forget things.
469210 tn?1219188128 In rare cases, high levels of serotonin in the brain may cause severe complications like seizures, stroke, and even death. If venlafaxine and tramadol are used together, your doctor may want to closely monitor you for side effects. Ask your healthcare provider about these drugs and this potential interaction as soon as possible. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered major in severity. Here is a link to the web site: http://www.drugdigest.
Avatar m tn There is not definitive medical treatment for depersonalization and derealization however antidepressants such as SSRIs (prozac, lexapro, celexa, paxil, zoloft etc) and benzodiazepines (used for anxiety, such as valium, klonopin, ativan) have been used with some success in some patients. Counseling by a psychologist may also be helpful in some cases.
Avatar n tn I was on Lexapro for about two or three years for mild panic attacks. It never helped, but it made me feel hyper and emotionally numb. Recently under a psychiatrist's supervision, I tapered off Lexapro from 20mg to 5mg over about eight weeks. He put me on 250mg Depakote to "balance" my moods "just in case"......I felt fine and stable the whole time.
Avatar n tn Rarely, night starts can become unusually violent, very frequent, or repetitive, and confused for seizures. The phenomenon is restricted to sleep, and always or virtually always in the transition between sleep and wakefulness, and is not associated with other phenomena. To conclude, you need not worry; it will not harm your body and will wear off over a time. Maintain good sleep hygiene, be positive. I suggest you to consult sleep specialist for more information. Take care and regards.
Avatar n tn Symptoms of withdrawal include irritability, dizziness, sensory disturbances, headache, insomnia, confusion, anxiety, and in severe cases seizures. If you follow a tapering schedule and these symptoms still occur, resuming your previous dose with a more gradual taper should be considered. Lexapro (Escitalopram) is converted to an active compound in the body that can take up to 2 weeks for the body to remove it after a single dose.
Avatar m tn Welcome...U will have to get together with your doctor and get a good taper for the lexapro and xanax...going cold turkey off of both these meds is very dangerous, especially if you have underlying medical conditions...I know in the state i live in there are some places that do take medicare and medicaid...Maybe u can ask your doctor to help u find a place..that is good idea...
358304 tn?1409709492 I believe I have properly weaned myself off of the Lexapro and Klonopin. I weaned off both medications within 2-3 weeks. I cut the Lexapro in half taking 5mg for about a week, then .25mg, then smaller and smaller. Same with Klonopin, .5mg then to .25mg to .0125mg or something like that. My anxiety is GONE! Which is GREAT! =) But I have had a few symptoms, and I don't know if it's rebound anxiety symptoms or if it's from withdrawal from the benzo and the anti-depressant.
Avatar m tn I have been taking .5 mg Ativan and .5 Lexapro for almost 2 months now for anxiety. I wanted to get off both meds after reading some of the horrid side effects. It worked for a few weeks where I felt back to my old self. Lately, I am experiencing rapid heart beat and mild panic/anxiety attacks. I wanted to find more natural ways to control my anxiety but I am dreading the withdrawal symptoms I may go through. If anybody has any advice please let me know.
Avatar m tn Is Lexapro also called Celexa? If so, a doc wrote that you can get seizures from drinking with Celexa.
Avatar m tn Hello, I have always had anxiety and have been a bad worrier. About 3 years ago I was on Zoloft for anxiety and as far as I could remember it worked well. About 1 year ago I weaned off Zoloft with no side effects. It took about 6 months (I took it really slow). 9 months to a year past when things go stressful with life, my job, rent, and weird things that were happening (fear of being alone in apartment).
Avatar m tn three times daily. It got worse and he prescribed lexapro (10mg) a day in conjuction with the ativan. It got worse and he prescribed 1mg of ativan three times daily. I am now down to two mg daily and I fell better. However, he suggested I take ..5 mg in the morning and .5 in the evening. Immediately, it brought on a severe anxiety attack. I want to ween safely. Please advise. I stll take lexapro at night. I often feel anxious once I take that. He said that it is unusual to fee that way.
Avatar n tn Thank you for your advice. I have asked numerous times. The answer I get is so that they can see which one works and that is why they are giving her the Klonipin so that is doesn't cause her to have seizures. I just found out they released her today, she isn't ready and she still has all of those meds. I have anxiety as well and take just Lexapro. I think it is too much!! Thanks again.
Avatar f tn Im 24 yrs old, after having our 9 month old my panic attacks that i used to have when i was a teenager have surfaced again, alot of things have changed and im assuming that has triggered my anxiety with having all the stress, i went to my doctor and im now taking lexapro 5mg, it has helped a little but i still get very anxious, especially at night.
Avatar f tn Not to sound judgmental, but does your wife want to be weaned off Lexapro? It sounds like you are in charge here and a doctor should be the one doing the "weaning". The symptoms you describe are normal ones, but she should defintiely be in the care of a doctor. Abrupt weaning of these drugs can cause seizures and a lot of other nasty stuff. If it's your doc you don't like, call around and find one who will work with you.
2216810 tn?1420856876 It can be confusing because GABA is tied to both anxiety and seizures. And mood stabilizers usually indicate a psychosis, not anxiety. I'm just wondering. I've had anxiety for most of my adult life, but seizures have never appeared as a threat except from the medication used to treat anxiety. Peace.
689327 tn?1240229164 In the past yr I have been on celexa, lexapro , Zoloft and now back on lexapro because the 200 mg of Zoloft was making me shakey. None of these AD's seem to work aty anxiety and depression. The only slight relief I get is from klonopin, which I have been on for a yr also (low dose .25mg 3x's a day. My podcast keeps telling me to be patient because it takes time for these mess to work .
Avatar n tn No disrespect, but this is one of the more absurd questions I have read. You are on an anti-depressant (lexapro) and consuming alcohol, a CNS depressant, AND taking another mind-numbing substance (Vicodin). You should be taking Lexapro ONLY to deal with depression or whatever reason you are taking it. Both other meds are contraindicated for Lexapro. Smarten up.
Avatar m tn Equivalencies are generalizations, and you are an individual. Besides, Pristiq is a different class of drug than Lexapro. Lexapro is an ssri while Pristiq is an snri. And if it were me, which it isn't, I'd start at a low dosage and work my way up on any medication so I could see how bad the side effects were and the lowest dosage at which it works is.
Avatar n tn Is lexapro and xanax the same? If not, what is the difference and does the lexapro make you feel the same as xanax do??