Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My hand musles stiff and face difficukty in moving why thus so and are these side effects of lexapro (escitalopram)?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely Lexapro (escitalopram) : If you are stiff in one hand and cannot move facial muscles, you need to go by ambulance to er as soon as possible as you may have had a stroke, especially with the risk factors you have listed.
Answered 9/12/2013
4.9k views
Get to your doctor: This could be related to medicines, Lexapro (escitalopram) being one, but is best evaluated comprehensively by your doctor.
Answered 5/14/2016
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've been on Lexapro (escitalopram) for 2 weeks and have noticed that every morning I have severe head, jaw, and neck pain on my right side. Is this normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have dep. &anxiety treated for 1year, the lats 2weeks I have been feeling my face left side tingling and lips. Is that normal? I take Lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I recently came off Lexapro (escitalopram) (slowly). 3 weeks later I have joint stiffness, swelling and pain in both knees. Could Lexapro (escitalopram) cause this?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My son is weaning off luvox and moving to Lexapro (escitalopram) for ocd, depression. He is on 100mg luvox and 10mg lexapro (escitalopram). Does he need to go to 50mg and then off?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Stopped Lexapro (escitalopram) completely 14 days ago after weaning from 10mgs. I'm still having brain zaps, especially when moving my eyes. When will this go away?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Shortness of breath with Lexapro (escitalopram) and tingling in hands and face. What should I do?
Nervous stomach, tired, hands and feet sweating a lot, normal side effects of lexapro (escitalopram)?
Can Lexapro (escitalopram) cause tingling and numbness in the hand on one side?
What is the best over the counter head ache medication to take while prescribed on Lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg? I believe I have symptoms of side effects from Lexapro (escitalopram)
The side effects of lexapro (escitalopram) are safe right? I'm not in any danger? Is it okay to take .5 mg of ativan while on it? My head has funny pressure it sucks
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
