Last night took first dose of lexapro (escitalopram) 10 and the nausea is horrible. please tell me what i can do to help me with nausea to help me get thru this.

Take it with food: And lower the dose with a pill cutter to 2.5 or 5 mg and gradually raise it up from there. If the nausea continues, which it rarely does for more than a week at the most and is just a function of your gut serotonin receptors getting used to it, your lmd or psychiatrist should be notified if they are in today to call in an as needed medication they feel you might need for nausea.Remember: no booze.

Take in AM with food: Nausea usually goes away after a week or two, and some people have reported less initial nausea when taken in the morning after eating a little bread and peanut butter. Starting with 5 mg rather than 10 mg for the first two weeks may also be helpful, as might switching to citalopram (usually best taken at night). In any case, talk with your provider before making changes.

Agree with earlier: Recommendations. You can try ginger. Ginger can reduce nausea ; upset stomach. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip.** use of probiotics can also be very helpful.