Question 1

skin darkening due to lexapro (escitalopram)? how to reverse?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Lexipro would be unlikely to be the cause of skin hyperigmentation.   What do you mean by "skin darkening"?  Any other changes?

Question 2

help please. when i started taking lexapro (escitalopram) i developed a rash around the same time, are they linked?

Accepted Answer

Rash with Lexapro (escitalopram): Most people don't get a rash from lexapro, (escitalopram) however, any person can develop a rash or a reaction to a drug if they happen to be sensitive to it. 
If there were no other medications, detergents, foods or contacts with new substances at that time and if the rash went away after stopping lexapro, (escitalopram) it could very well have been a reaction to the drug.

Question 3

can increasing lexapro (escitalopram) from 10mg to 15 mg increase anxiety as i have a nervous feeling in my head. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Increasing lexapro (escitalopram) can initially increase anxiety. After a few weeks however, it should help decrease anxiety. If it does not and the elevation of anxiety persists, this is an adverse reaction and you would probably need to go back down to 10 mg. But, talk to your doctor before changing doses.

Question 4

will lexapro (escitalopram) cause skin mottling?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram): No.  Lexapro (escitalopram) should not cause skin mottling.

Question 5

lexapro (escitalopram) makes my head buzz is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Consider a dose adjustment and/or taking it at bedtime (if you aren't already).

Question 6

i took lexapro (escitalopram) for two days, the last pill was last monday night. i am still not feeling right, my head is cloudy and a little anxious.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety, Depression: I understand your distress about “my head is cloudy”

Lexapro (escitalopram)  is for treatment of anxiety and depression; it can cause anxiety and confusion.
See a Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Lexapro (escitalopram) benefits and side effects,  dose  needed, monitoring, discuss medications for Anxiety-Ativan and Xanax;, medications for depression-Wellbutrin, Effexor; and Therapy for stress in your life.
Do Relaxation, Meditation

Question 7

can 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) cause a constant nagging pain in head?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram): If pain onset coincided with the start of taking lexapro, (escitalopram) yes it could be. Please discuss with your prescribing doctor.

Question 8

i'm going from 15 to 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram). i have nausea and a weird feeling on my head. any trick that would make me feel better? please!

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't last long: The side effect of the dose change shouldn't last too long. Maybe 3-4 days. You could slow down the drop in dose by alternating 15 and 10 for a few days and then cutting down.

Question 9

i am on 15mg of lexapro (escitalopram) and 15mg of remeron.whichmed could be causing a nagging jittery feeling in my head.i would appreciate an answer?

Accepted Answer

Vague symptom: A description of 'jittery" is a vague term, like many adjectives we use in English to describe sensations or symptoms.  It make it hard to determine the cause. If you started both these meds at the same time, it is even tougher to sort out. Plus, we don't know how much caffeine you drink, other meds or supplements you take. My thought is that it is the Lexapro (escitalopram) which can cause a "agitation." See MD

Question 10

i hear 3voices in my head. a mean one, a rational one and one that laughs, and laughs at me for it. i'm already on lexapro (escitalopram).i'm afraid of getting worse?

Accepted Answer

This is a good first: Step. You are realizing that these voices are bothersome and don't want them to get worse.  You need to let your doctor know about these voices so he/she can help you get them under control.  There are medications (other than lexapro) that work for voices that you may want to try.

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Skin darkening due to lexapro (escitalopram)? how to reverse?

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Help please. when i started taking lexapro (escitalopram) i developed a rash around the same time, are they linked?

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Can increasing lexapro (escitalopram) from 10mg to 15 mg increase anxiety as i have a nervous feeling in my head. thanks?

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Will lexapro (escitalopram) cause skin mottling?

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Lexapro (escitalopram) makes my head buzz is this normal?

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I took lexapro (escitalopram) for two days, the last pill was last monday night. i am still not feeling right, my head is cloudy and a little anxious.

A member asked:

Can 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) cause a constant nagging pain in head?

A member asked:

I'm going from 15 to 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram). i have nausea and a weird feeling on my head. any trick that would make me feel better? please!

A member asked:

I am on 15mg of lexapro (escitalopram) and 15mg of remeron.whichmed could be causing a nagging jittery feeling in my head.i would appreciate an answer?

A member asked:

I hear 3voices in my head. a mean one, a rational one and one that laughs, and laughs at me for it. i'm already on lexapro (escitalopram).i'm afraid of getting worse?

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