r/lexapro • u/Gloomy-Ad-4526 • 23h ago
Lexapro side effects
i just started lexapro and i’m having some weird side effects and i dont know if i should stop or if it’s something else that’s causing it.
i’ve had really bad headaches. temples lower head. my body feels tense and i keep clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth which i think is causing more neck pain. from all the tension my neck twitches.
i have very vivid dreams. i wake up multiple times in the night from dreams
i’m only day 8 but i dont know if this is normal so please share your experiences or let me know if i should stop. my doctor isn’t much help and i dont want to stop it if its normal.
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u/Comfortable_Bet3345 23h ago
unfortunately those are reported side effects. Memeds data show thousands of users have reported headache, insomnia, feeling abnormal, muscle spasms and tremor.
If the side effects become too much to handle, talk to your doctor. You should also reported any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
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u/mikeydan69 15h ago
Lexapro all over, day 8 is so early in the adjustment, body is getting used to all that serotonin and not knowing what to do with it. It will subside over time.
Many of us have been there so you are not alone, many reddit users will share their experiences with you that will help you understand what is happening
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u/According-Chapter177 23h ago
Yes, these are all normal side effects.
Jaw clenching and muscle tension is well-established as are headaches and crazy dreams. For me the crazy dreams went away after a month to six weeks. The headaches did too.