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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Lexapro?
Question: I'm reading that lexapro can cause qt something or rather with the heart and other fatal issues. I just recently started this medication and now I'm worried as I already have bradycardia. can you give me some info on this please. and since I've started my pupils are very large and blurred vision. is this a concern
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Lexapro is used up to doses of 20mg daily, the maximum effective dose. Studies have shown that above this dose, which is never used, Lexapro can prolong the QT interval on an EKG by a small amount, usually less than 10 milliseconds. This is not a problem unless you were born with congenital long-QT syndrome, a very rare disorder, and even then, the risk of a life-threatening arrhythmia is very low. You should not be worried about this, as you will never be prescribed more than 20mg daily. Large pupils and blurred vision are not caused by Lexapro.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Lexapro is used up to doses of 20mg daily, the maximum effective dose. Studies have shown that above this dose, which is never used, Lexapro can prolong the QT interval on an EKG by a small amount, usually less than 10 milliseconds. This is not a problem unless you were born with congenital long-QT syndrome, a very rare disorder, and even then, the risk of a life-threatening arrhythmia is very low. You should not be worried about this, as you will never be prescribed more than 20mg daily. Large pupils and blurred vision are not caused by Lexapro.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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so below 20mg it's not even a possibility? ? or still a minimal one
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Below 20mg, QTc prolongation is not possible.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Below 20mg, QTc prolongation is not possible.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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