Do you get these side effects?

[Suz65]

I have been increased on my Escitalopram from 20 mgs to 30 mgs. I am 2 weeks into my increase.

I am having ringing in my ears, and elevated blood pressure. I don't know if these are anxiety or side effects.

If anyone has had these please let me know. It worries me and I am waiting on my Drs office to call back.

Just need reassurance and please NO bad stories! I am med phobic.

Thank you

[Hidden]

I googled it and it said ringing in the ears is a common side effect. Have you had your blood pressure taken by a medical professional? It doesn't mention this.

[Suz65 in reply to Hidden]

Hi lilaclil

I have a blood pressure monitor and I checked it myself because of the ringing. I know from the past if it goes up I would get the ringing.

Drs office called and my Dr and the Nurse are out today. The on call Dr wants me to drop my does back to 20 and I am scared to death. My panic attacks are awful at that dose that is why we increased. 😭😭😭

[jewlz17]

Suz65

I'm only on 10mg of but they only make me drowsy so I take it at night. I haven't had those side effects it could be the anxiety. Maybe you should see a different doctor for a second opinion on the meds. Everyone different so what happening to you might not happen to others with the same medication.

[Suz65 in reply to jewlz17]

Thank you. I am thinking it's my anxiety as well. I just want to be sure it won't hurt me to stay at this dose.

Read above to see what I am suppose to do now!!! 😭😭😭

[jewlz17 in reply to Suz65]

Suz!! Your going to be alright just try and relax. I know it's not easy but maybe find something to keep yourself busy read a book listen to music cook something just make sure your okay and if you need to see different doctor do it. It won't hurt you to ask more questions and we are all here for you.