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First night on lexapro, (escitalopram) i dont know if it's my anxiety or what but i feel weird. i keep feel like i'm tripping out, weird dreams when i shut my eyes?
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Relaxing skills...: Lexapro (escitalopram) and ssri type medications can have start up side effects. With anxiety is can be uncomfortable with any physical changes in the body. Learning relaxation skills, and ways to monitor and guide one's thoughts is critical to effectively overcoming anxiety issues. If day one experiences are truly intolerable, then reach out to the prescribing clinician. Otherwise, attempt to use relaxation.
Answered 7/12/2015
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