Escitalopram (Lexapro) Review - Uses, Side Effects & Precautions | How To Take Escitaloprám
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Pharmacist review of escitalopram (Lexapro), detailing its uses, side effects, and 7 key precautions that you should be aware of if you are prescribed Escitalopram
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Thank you. This was the best, most informative video I’ve seen on this medication. Really appreciate it!
Thank you for your kind words and I’m glad you found it helpful. All the best.
Interestingly, starting on Lexapro reminds me of my experience with psilocybin, specifically the “come up” phase of the trip, when the drug’s effects began. They both affect serotonin, so this makes sense. It feels like a knot in your upper stomach or chest, and a general muscular weakness. It’s close to nausea, but not the same. It’s a happy nausea, like the kind you get on a roller coaster.
I have been taking this med for 9 years, it works well for me.
Awesome! Hey, if it’s working, let’s not rock the boat😊
I am coming off Martizapine and switch to Lexapro from tmw. Pray that I once can feel alive again, after going thru months of burnout and stress 🙏🙏🙏
@@justech05 how do you feel now on lexapro?
@@anaetnawwamlast I am much better, the body needs time to come good; just take it easy 🙏 good luck
@@justech05how is it?
This was really helpful! Thank you for the information!
Very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the knowledge Kwaku. Well done
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Excellent presentation.
Love these no driving/heavy equipment meds. Kinda need to work to keep that insurance.
Sexual side-effects with SSRIs are a lot more prevalent than is generally acknowledged. It's gotta be well over 50%. I think drug companies don't really want to acknowledge it or talk about it, and doctors definitely seem to minimize it. Otherwise, this is a great video. Thank you.
I agree. Not sure of the 50% stat, but I know its up there. Appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts.
I experienced almost instant sexual side effects, and it’s much more difficult to orgasm. I’m a man, so this is very much a con, but I’m in a supportive relationship and my partner has other ideas of how we can maintain a healthy sex life. I’m only just starting on it, though, and I haven’t been exercising. I’m hoping this side effect is lessened.
@@HealthRX good day please can I talk to you on WhatsApp?
@@matthewb.7172 take magnesium instead quit sugar change your diet come off it avoid foods with plastic don't use a non stick pan to cook this chemicals can damage sex drive aslo studies prove this take some natural libido boosters such as eggs steak and damania and zinc and pomegranate
Interesting video. I have just random panic attacks without anxiety/depression and was diagnosed with general anxiety and put on this. Guess what? Was terrible and it didn't work so kinda coincidental that panic disorder is an off label use.
Good video
Thank you for this video i 🙏🏾pray this works
Thanks , I have esophagitis should I take this med
Very well explained
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it helpful.
I am experiencing the side effect everyone of them but I took a Tylenol this morning and I’m t is manageable.. so desired to sleep and the stomach 😢and headache but I have only taken for a little over a week I hope to become tolerant ❤
How do you treat loose bowel movements if you are taking Lexapro
I take this . Should I stop I throwing up from it like 3 times a day
I’m scared to take it . 😮
future video? tapering off schedule. Thanks.
Make a video on sertraline
Reach out to Doctor Salami on CZcams for more information.
I took escitalopram last Saturday afternoon & had extreme panic attack on Sunday afternoon & rushed to the hospital. I thought I had a heart attack. I was so traumatized that I stopped taking it.
After 2 months you will get better,,,it takes 2 months to work bro,,don't stop it
There is no such thing as "extreme" panic attack. Panic attack is just panic attack. You shouldn't rush to the hospital. You should just chill lol. I know it's hard because I experienced them a lot but you should understand that they are not dangerous...If it's SO hard to you to deal with you can ask your doctor for low doses benzodiazepines and use them as needed (for panic attacks) during first few days/2 weeks while waiting for SSRI to work.
@@Jo-eh7ux Hi. Yes I feel better now & I continue taking it. I went back to my pscyh & told me not to worry about the side effects I felt. The side effects subsides almost 2 weeks after taking it on my experience.
It increases anxiety THEN decreases it
I don't think taking it 1 day did that
Im on 2nd week of taking lexapro and i am experiencing hand TREMORS.
I hope it goes away in the next 2 weeks
Reach out to Doctor Salami on CZcams he cured me. All thanks to him.🙏
They do go away 🙂.
Body chills is it a side effect, i am going through last 2 days
Cold feet/legs?!
Smh, I got the highest dosage. How do I get to work if I need to see how the meds will affect me before driving. I told the doc to just give me Medical marijuana. Smh
I got prescribed this medicine 5mg but I’m so scared to have side effects today was my first time taking it. How long does it take for the side effects to kick in?
How is the medicine working for you?
Wonderful video
Can this medication help insomnia? Or is there a antidepressant that is safe for long term treatment of insomnia?
I suffer from anxiety as well
God Bless you
Escitalopram is not a typical go to medication to help with insomnia. For depression with insomnia, some of the sedating anti-depressants like Trazodone may be preferred. Discuss with your doc to see what s/he thinks. All the best.
This medication actually helps.
That is good to hear.
We need a damn SDRI, selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Why
Is it possible to see if someone is taking escitalopram from doing a drug test or any similar tests?
Yes there is a test available to test for escitalopram in the serum. Not your usual drug test, but something specific to Escitalopram
The Seratonin in syndrome is the reason I haven’t started the medicine yet. Too nervous... I also take oxycodone daily and I am scared of how they’ll interact.
Yeah. Those two things could be a serious problem. For your all of your symptoms, try checking out the Feldenkreis Method.
@@DaRyteJuan thank u
It works terrible for me. I constantly feel sick on it and I want to come off but I don’t want to go backwards with my anxiety. I’m so drained 😢
Oh My! Sorry to hear that. Maybe discuss with your doctor for alternatives. Wish you all the best.
Thx 🙏
You're welcome 😊
I can't sleep and I have heavy sweating
I feel on the less sleeping part
Have fun with the side effects. Insomnia, dry mouth, etc
Sir can I use in pregrency ? I'm 30 +4
I started this medication for a month and stop taking it because I felt ok then when my anxiety came back I took it for 2 weeks one day I took it my body got hot and started sweating feeling like I'm pass out so now I'm afraid to take this medication
I went through that on my second dose and my heart was beating out of my chest. I stopped after that second dose. It scared me to badly.
@@rebeccacolwell1765 wow that crazy mostly theses medication dose this
People is supposed to take it for longer (min 6 months) for the chemicals to build up in your body, just feeling better shouldn’t make you stop so probably that’s why you experienced some of those unexpected symptoms. Hope you’re well now :)
You felt okay, because you were taking the medication. But your body got used to it and abruptly going off the medication has very adverse side effects...
You felt okay, because you were taking the medication. But your body got used to it and abruptly going off the medication has very adverse side effects...
Not taking it had scary side effects
I’m scared to take it.
Me too !!
Dont be its a life saver i cant believe how happy my life is now . I been on the medication for one year and half and after just one month of using it i start to feel the beauty of life again
I have just started it. I have been on/off antidepressants for generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression. Only on day 5 but it's a smooth ride. It's had less side affects for me than prozac, effexor which was like he'll for me I came straight off it after three days. Just don't take effexor or snri'' take ssri's but obviously consult your gp and make sure you only take any of them because your losing your mind or suicidal if your not these things get to the gym or find a purpose that will lift you out of your situation and definitely definitely don't drink alcohol I did that for years and nearly got sectioned under the mental health act. Think of the film gremlins there is certain rules to abide by. If you don't stick to the rules you will become a gremlin.
Samee
Dont be!
Its a good one.
It can cause erectile dysfunction, I know someone who experienced this during the time he took it.
Did your ED go away?
@@milesromo1328 Yes it did eventually.. it wasn't me who experienced this but a friend of mine
@@ralfj.1740 glad to hear “your friend” got “his” mojo back
@@milesromo1328 🤣
@@milesromo1328 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am also Pharmacist
I had very strange reaction to this drug after 2 days increase mine derealization and taken me to high stress level 😢
how are today ?
@@peejaycuevas2548 i have some friends which loved escitalipram I can’t tell what is bad for me it will be for you it wasn’t medicine for me so I changed for trazadone and lamotrygine and is not bad
Someone I know caused breast abscess. Be very careful with the side effects.
20 MG it doesn't do a thing for me
Everyone in these comments saying “don’t be” “take it” so what’s the plan guys? You going to take this Band-Aid solution for the rest of your lives and ignore the core problems? Your stuck on that sh now and thats sad. You’re just prolonging the inevitable. And Doctors are more than happy to feed you pills 💊 but what about your local drug dealer? He won’t piss in your pocket at least.
You forgot weight gain...one of the most common side effects
weird. many said about ED, but for me i just dont know why, it make me orgasm much much later and such that my wife enjoy. And this make me
feel good and great. Hope u all have the same experience,
1st week was horrible, headache and tingling on my face, and that is ll i experinece,
I love you
Is it treat panic attacks?
Diarrhea! That’s my side effect .
Lots of
It .
How long did it last
You definitely spelled excitement wrong lol
Oh really? Now I’m scared to go back to look. Lol.
Which language are you speaking 😂
English.
2:50 First you say this video isn’t medical advice, but then you tell the audience to “keep taking escitalipram even if you’re feeling well.” How is that not medical advice? You should have said, “Even if you’re feeling well, consult with your doctor before stopping the medication.”
Noted. Thanks for the feedback.
Been taking this for one week now Haven’t noticed any side effects except a very slight headache at bedtime. Upping my dose to 10mg today 🫡
Are u sim on it how do u feel