Question 1

can lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawal cause heart palpitations?  i went from 10mg to 5mg for one week, then quit. bad palps since.

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawal: Depending on dose & length of time being on lexapro, (escitalopram) usually there is gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, bloating, as well as nervousness & headaches, as well as "brain zaps". All in all, compared to other antidepressants, those symptoms are usually mild.

Question 2

hi i am on deanxit withdrawal  i am doing ok with headaches dizziness and mild insomia but i am feeling that my heart palpitations arent ok is it a sy?

Accepted Answer

DEANXIT: Deanxit is a combination medication with a lot of possible side effects.  It was banned in the US due to 
the side effects.  Withdrawal of the medication can cause an increase in the anxiety and heart racing.
It needs to be monitored very carefully.  If you are having heart palpatations then call your doctor to have them evaluate you.

Question 3

i think im going through sertraline withdrawal .  im having high heart rate and palpitations.  will 2.5 mg of bisoprolol help with that?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bisoprolol is a commonly used medication for Palpitations and elevated Heart rate.  It is inexpensive, has been around a long time, generally tolerated, and effective.  Check out my video on bisoprolol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrojhA8zHoQ

Also, you can go to my website CardioGauge.com for heart health education.

Hope this helps.

Question 4

my pots worsened after getting covid. started on nadolol 10mg. 5 days ago, after being on 5 months, stopped taking because bp was too low &always dizzy. now having constant palpitations/pounding hr, dizzy but normal orthostatics. withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest you consult cardiologist. This require in depth medical history plus cardiovascular work-up. Good luck.

Question 5

i went to the hospital during a panic attack and was given ativan. 1 day later, i started 50mg of zoloft. today i feel jittery and more anxious. i have occasional palpitations on and off. could this be ativan withdrawal or side effects from zoloft?

Accepted Answer

: These are rather common side effects of zoloft. I recommend a lighter starting dose. Until you contact a treating MD, you might cut the dose in half

Question 6

geodon (ziprasidone) withdrawals are debilitating and have many withdrawal symptoms what can i do for heart pain, palpatations, beating really fast? i'm  goingcrazy

Accepted Answer

SEE MD ASAP: See a md asap. Stopping or decreasing geodon, (ziprasidone) or any psychiatric med., too rapidly can be very dangerous. Call your doctor today and be seen to discuss how to taper more slowly for your safety.

Question 7

could flushing be due to sudden withdrawal of aldactone (spironolactone) ?

Accepted Answer

Flushing: Highly unlikely-response to abrupt withdrawal depends in part on the dose given ,indication and chronicity of treatment

Question 8

how long should l be expecting withdrawals from quitting caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine withdrawal: Withdrawal symptoms from caffeine withdrawal may last as long as several weeks, with headaches and irritability.

Question 9

will i get withdrawal from stopping pistiq 100mg after almost 6weeks of taking it? my dr. advise me due to low tolerance in side effects.

Accepted Answer

Don't just stop: Strongly recommend going down to the 50 mg for a week to two. It will be smoother for u and not so rough.

Question 10

on lexapro for 5 months, upped my dosage, had to stop due to awful side effects, i quit cold turkey and now having bad withdrawals, when will it end?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Is is a  discontinuation syndrome. Fortunately you were on a low dose  but you had it  for 5 months. You are experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to your rapid discontinuation. It may last up to 3 months.

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Palpitations due to withdrawal

A member asked:

Can lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawal cause heart palpitations? i went from 10mg to 5mg for one week, then quit. bad palps since.

A member asked:

Hi i am on deanxit withdrawal i am doing ok with headaches dizziness and mild insomia but i am feeling that my heart palpitations arent ok is it a sy?

A member asked:

I think im going through sertraline withdrawal . im having high heart rate and palpitations. will 2.5 mg of bisoprolol help with that?

A member asked:

My pots worsened after getting covid. started on nadolol 10mg. 5 days ago, after being on 5 months, stopped taking because bp was too low &always dizzy. now having constant palpitations/pounding hr, dizzy but normal orthostatics. withdrawal?

A member asked:

I went to the hospital during a panic attack and was given ativan. 1 day later, i started 50mg of zoloft. today i feel jittery and more anxious. i have occasional palpitations on and off. could this be ativan withdrawal or side effects from zoloft?

A member asked:

Geodon (ziprasidone) withdrawals are debilitating and have many withdrawal symptoms what can i do for heart pain, palpatations, beating really fast? i'm goingcrazy

A member asked:

Could flushing be due to sudden withdrawal of aldactone (spironolactone) ?

A member asked:

How long should l be expecting withdrawals from quitting caffeine?

A member asked:

Will i get withdrawal from stopping pistiq 100mg after almost 6weeks of taking it? my dr. advise me due to low tolerance in side effects.

A member asked:

On lexapro for 5 months, upped my dosage, had to stop due to awful side effects, i quit cold turkey and now having bad withdrawals, when will it end?

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