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Shortness of breath with lexapro (escitalopram) and tingling in hands and face. what should i do?

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Dr. Tariq Halim answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SSRI Side Effects: First and foremost, call the physicians's office that prescribed the medication. If it is the initial few days after starting, and the side effects are tolerable, then ask the physician if you can halve the dose and increase as necessary.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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