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Posted 7/16/2017 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Taking leaxpro 10 mg.Details below.

I have been prescribed lexapro 10 mg once daily in the morning for severe anxiety.But after started taking it a few days back I have some breathing difficulty. I can't take deep breaths also breathing became very slow and quite shallow like I am not taking in enough air when breathing in.Also couldn't breath fast like breath in and out fast which I am used to from before.I also felt my heart beating went weird or so like very slow or very fast i am not sure about that.

I have looked in some websites for this medicine's side effect and some of them describe this breathing difficulty side effect as severe side effect.But I am not sure about what to do like should I stop taking it or continue taking it?

Anybody here taken lexapro and faced this breathing difficulty side effect can you share what did you do about it?Did you stop taking it?Did you continue taking it?Did this side effect go away after taking this medicine for some days or weeks? like two or three weeks?Please share your experience.

Post Edited (arachnids) : 7/16/2017 12:18:40 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/16/2017 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcomento the A/P. smile

I am sorry to hear of this challenge with your Rx.

Of course checking in with your doctor (or pharmacist if your dr. can't be reached) is the first step you should take...

...but for now, use of coping skills will be your best move today.

This could very well be an increased anxiety symptom...which is common initially when taking an SSRI in the first few weeks.

Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material to work with. Start with the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' and meditation videos. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel.

Call your doctor tomorrow for further guidance...

...and keep us posted. We will be here for encouragement😊

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/16/2017 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
I would suggest take a lower dose thats what i did with my reflux tablets they made me so dizzy and caused heart palpitations so The pharmists i called that nite told me to take a lower dose. Stick TO your coping skills.
Hope you feel better soon
Xxx
Posted 7/17/2017 7:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys.I am willing to try coping skills.

Does coping skills mean that I try to adjust myself with the side effect for now?Then I am already trying that.

Post Edited (arachnids) : 7/17/2017 2:30:54 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/17/2017 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Start with these exercises...

www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

...and see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for more great material to work with...such as meditation videos and therapy worksheets, and more.

S.C.
Posted 7/18/2017 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
ok thanks.
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