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Can lexapro cause low heart beat. on 20mg and my heart rate gets down to mid-50's sometimes. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hmm?: Tachycardia or palpitations can occur. I am not familiar with bradycardia due to Lexapro.

Answered 5/18/2020

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