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I have a pounding headache, insomnia, and feel sick to my stomach from being on 5mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for 5 days. is this normal? stop altogether or taper?
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Sounds like: Medication side effects vary from patient to patient, and sounds like the low dose Lexapro (escitalopram) could be the culprit. By 5 days, you should be having less issues, but it may be best to find a different medication.
Answered 5/13/2016
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