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Should Lexapro Be Taken Despite Fast Heartbeat, Appetite Loss, Anxiety?

I started taking Lexapro a little over a week ago and while at the beginning I was having some pretty bad side effects (insomnia, waking up sweating with a fast heartbeat, loss of appetite, feeling extra anxiety, etc) I went back to my doctor and he thought maybe I should try something different. I want to give Lexapro a fair chance and not give up after just 1 week. Would it be ok to take the other one he gave me just for anxiety while taking the Lexapro?
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum.
It appears that you must be having gastric irritation with the tablets of laxapro. If you want you can continue the tablets, along with the medicines for gastric irritation.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel for the symptoms you are having.
Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections.
Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods.Also avoid untimely foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Should Lexapro Be Taken Despite Fast Heartbeat, Appetite Loss, Anxiety?

Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that you must be having gastric irritation with the tablets of laxapro. If you want you can continue the tablets, along with the medicines for gastric irritation. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel for the symptoms you are having. Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections. Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods.Also avoid untimely foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.