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I started my first dose of 10 mg cipralex a few hours ago for anxiety, however, i am feeling unpleasant side effect such as upset stomach, increased heart rate and i woke up in the middle of my sleep.i am wondering, would it be advisable for me to stop my
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Tell your doctor: I'd hold off until you discuss this with the prescribing doctor. You certainly don't want the treatment to be worse than the disease. Lexapro (escitalopram) is used for depression, OCD and generalized anxiety. Some people don't tolerate it well at first.
Answered 9/11/2016
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Call the: prescriber and discuss your symptoms and he or she will guide you.
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