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What Causes Headaches And Dizziness While On Lexapro?

I am taking Lexapro 5 mg. I have been taking it for about 5 weeks and continue to experience headaches and neck aches--do not know if this is related. I am also now experiencing gas problems that is very uncomfortable, and occasional dizziness. My doctor is on vacation until the ninth and I believe I can wait that long but can I cut back on taking the med--maybe every other night until I can see him.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Lexapro is having escitalopram. It is a newer anxiolytic drug. It is not causing all these side effects which you are having.

By your history and description, the possibility of a migraine is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in a migraine.

1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
2. Take sound sleep of 6-8 hours. Avoid Fasting and take your meals timely.
3. Start propranolol and flunarizine combination at night time before going to sleep.
4. Avoid Stress and tension, be relax and calm.
5. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily for 5 days. This is for gas formation in the stomach.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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What Causes Headaches And Dizziness While On Lexapro?

Hello, Lexapro is having escitalopram. It is a newer anxiolytic drug. It is not causing all these side effects which you are having. By your history and description, the possibility of a migraine is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in a migraine. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2. Take sound sleep of 6-8 hours. Avoid Fasting and take your meals timely. 3. Start propranolol and flunarizine combination at night time before going to sleep. 4. Avoid Stress and tension, be relax and calm. 5. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily for 5 days. This is for gas formation in the stomach. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist