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I have been taking escitalopram(feliz-s) 10 mg for about a week and i'm starting to have difficulty breathing. should i stop my medication?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes and be seen now: Any new symptom in the setting of a new medicine should raise the possibility of an allergy. Not breathing well is a scary and serious problem. Please be seen right away as other things can cause it. As you have only been on the medicine for a week, it is likely safe to stop now, but talk with the physician immediately.

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Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have been taking escitalopram(feliz-s) 10 mg for about a week and i'm starting to have difficulty breathing. should i stop my medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

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