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Does Lexapro Cause Hand Tremors?

I was diagnosed with essential tremor in my fingers/hands 15 months ago. My anxiety is still very high. Just prescribed lexapro 10 mg. Only taken for 3 days but so far I feel worse. Maybe even more jittery and my tremor amplitude seems increased. Is this normal? I realize it will take some time, but I have also heard some people report that lexapro may have tremor as a side effect. Will it subside? Thanks. Richard
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Hello Richard. Thank you for writing us here.
Anxiety causes tremors and if the medication doesn't work, I would suggest to change it.
Proponalol and clonazepam would help you. You have to take proponalol for a week, twice daily and clonaezapam once at bed time or whenever you feel you're getting anxious. You'll feel the difference in a week.

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Dr Gunjan
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Does Lexapro Cause Hand Tremors?

Hello Richard. Thank you for writing us here. Anxiety causes tremors and if the medication doesn t work, I would suggest to change it. Proponalol and clonazepam would help you. You have to take proponalol for a week, twice daily and clonaezapam once at bed time or whenever you feel you re getting anxious. You ll feel the difference in a week. Best regards, Dr Gunjan