Question 1

can lexapro (escitalopram) give you a headache

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Yes: Headache is a possible side effect from lexapro (escitalopram).

Question 2

first time taking lexapro (escitalopram) and have a headache. is this normal?

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Medication SEs: Yes. Unfortunately this can be a common early experience. It should get better quickly.

Question 3

could too high a dose of lexapro (escitalopram) for g a d cause headaches.thanks?

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Side effect  lexapro (escitalopram): One of the side effects of SSRI like Lexapro (escitalopram) is headache, however w/ GAD migraines are also common. Talk to ur MD about evaluation headache or trying another medication

Question 4

as a result of taking 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) daily how can a nagging headache exist all day.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram) headache: Headaches are a common side effect of many medications. If you don't have a history of headaches and this is new, you should talk to your doctor if the headaches are recurring and lasting more than a day. Don't stop the medication all at once, though. Talk to your doctor before stopping the medication.

Question 5

i am on15mg lexapro. i reduced it to 10mg 2 days ago. today i have a headache as i didnt sleep welllast night. could it be the lexapro, many thanks?

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Maybe: Problems with a medication can occur as we reduce or change dosages.   However, in what you describe, the headache may be the result of your poor sleep rather than the actual change in medications.

Question 6

i have a nagging headache some days.i am on 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 12 months.could this cause it after 12 months.it is so annoying.thanks?

Accepted Answer

If you have taken: Lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 12 months and you did not have headaches - it would be unlikely that the Lexapro (escitalopram) was the cause (without some change that would account for a higher blood level).

Question 7

i am on 5mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 8 months. i have been experiencing a constant nagging headache for the last 2months. could lexapro (escitalopram) cause this?

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Lexapro (escitalopram): Your headaches may be due to Lexapro (escitalopram) even though youre on a minimal dose.

Question 8

started taking lexapro (escitalopram) saturday. getting headaches last few days. side effect?

Accepted Answer

Likely side effect : Headaches and head pressure are common experiences with that class of medications. Most of those using this type of med in my practice have found the side effects go away within a few days but it's not to be ignored. Call your prescribing doctor and describe the symptoms as well as any noticed changes in mood and anxiety thus far.  Reach out today!

Question 9

does increasing cipralex (lexapro) 10mg to 20mg cause foggy headache? if yes, for how long? i'm on day 3 of 20mg.

Accepted Answer

Well: In general Celexa (citalopram) has side effects that can cause a headache or feeling foggy in Brain function memory math calculation or thinking. The higher the dose more side effects.Talk to your doctor for specific advice and treatment

Question 10

could drinking almost 3 litres in the morning cause headaches.i am on lexapro (escitalopram) for 12 months and i was blaming them. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Depends: what are you drinking?
why 3 liters? IIf someone else asked you if that might cause a headache, what would you tell them?
If you meant alcohol it seems like some guidance is really called for. Time to ask the dr who's prescribing the lexapro (escitalopram). 
If you meant water, that's still a lot and you might share that - but your dr cant help in an information vacuum.

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First time taking lexapro (escitalopram) and have a headache. is this normal?

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Could too high a dose of lexapro (escitalopram) for g a d cause headaches.thanks?

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As a result of taking 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) daily how can a nagging headache exist all day.thanks?

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I am on15mg lexapro. i reduced it to 10mg 2 days ago. today i have a headache as i didnt sleep welllast night. could it be the lexapro, many thanks?

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I have a nagging headache some days.i am on 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 12 months.could this cause it after 12 months.it is so annoying.thanks?

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I am on 5mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 8 months. i have been experiencing a constant nagging headache for the last 2months. could lexapro (escitalopram) cause this?

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Started taking lexapro (escitalopram) saturday. getting headaches last few days. side effect?

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Does increasing cipralex (lexapro) 10mg to 20mg cause foggy headache? if yes, for how long? i'm on day 3 of 20mg.

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Could drinking almost 3 litres in the morning cause headaches.i am on lexapro (escitalopram) for 12 months and i was blaming them. thanks?

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