Lexapro - Shaky Hands/Tremor?

Yankee

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Joined : Sep 2016

Posts : 71

Posted 12/27/2016 7:12 PM (GMT 0)

Been takeing 10MG of Lexapro for about 12 weeks now. Seems like my hands are starting to tremor a bit. Is this a common side effect? I'm starting to think I have Parkinsons or something now. Really freaking me out. I also get muscle spasms but I've seen a Neuro three times already and just says its nothing to worry about.

(Not for the hand tremors however)

I'm sure my anxiety isn't helping the matter.

gilly2

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Posted 12/27/2016 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Yankee
Im sorry this is bothering you at the moment.. I havent any knowledge about the Lexapro but i just wanted you to know that i am sure there are many on the HW site that will be able to give you some insight.

I would certainly mention the tremors next time you see either your GP or Neuro to see if it is connected to the meds as it is clearly bothering you... which is natural.

There are many benign reasons for tremors so try and keep that in your mind for now to try and keep the knock on anxiety from running away with you.
We are all guilty of that....

Try not to focus on it as it will seem to get worse when it probably isnt..I have a couple of friends who have tremors with no meds and no anxiety and GP's not worried. I cant rememeber the name of it at present but when it comes to me i will let you know xx

Good luck

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 12/27/2016 10:00 PM (GMT 0)

Y.,

Does this tend to happen upon waking, or in between meals? This can happen to me when my blood sugar is low...

Also, how is your anxiety management satisfaction level at this time? Do you feel you are getting results from the Lex? I ask b/c I have also had shakiness simply as anxiety sx.

So, as Gilly said...certainly ask your dr., but don't worry about this, as it is surely easily explained.

S.C.

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