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I Have A Right Hand Tremor I Take 1.5 Lexapro

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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2020
Question: I have a right hand tremor I take 1.5 lexapro escitalopram and1.5mg of abilify and .5 clonapin. I have taken the lexapro and clonapin for about 5 years and the abilify for 2.5 years for anxiety and depression. I am 69 year old female in good health except for the hand tremor. I tripped and fell in January and broke my knee and elbow but it has healed now and I had kidney stones removed 3 months ago but I am feeling ok and under a Dr's care for all these issues. I would like to know what kind of hand tremors I might have. I have an appointment with a physician in September but that is slow. The tremor is not shaking when my hand is relaxed and my hands are still. Only when my hand is stiff or in a fixed position. Do you think itis from my medication or the fall I had in January? It has been bothering me for 3-4 months the gabapinton seems to make the tremor alittle less shakey but I feel to sleepy to take it regularly.Thank you.for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely essential tremor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

The most likely type of tremor in your case is an essential tremor.

This type of tremor is exacerbated by activity and eased or is absent at rest.

It is also absent during sleep.

The underlying cause(s) are not fully understood, but genetics are found to play an important role.

Different drugs may worsen or ease it.

It is a benign condition, so, don't worry much more than necessary.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.




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I Have A Right Hand Tremor I Take 1.5 Lexapro

Brief Answer: Most likely essential tremor. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query. The most likely type of tremor in your case is an essential tremor. This type of tremor is exacerbated by activity and eased or is absent at rest. It is also absent during sleep. The underlying cause(s) are not fully understood, but genetics are found to play an important role. Different drugs may worsen or ease it. It is a benign condition, so, don't worry much more than necessary. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.