The Hot Feeling In Arms And Legs And Chest Anad Nausea And Vomiting Are These Side Effect Of Escitalopram?

Posted on Sun, 5 Aug 2018

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Question : Per my other question i asked about 20 minutes ago, I am also very nauseous every day and i cry all morning and early afternoon, by 4 or 5pm i feel a little better. My anxiety is so bad i can not even go to the store or do anything i like todo. I need help what is wrong with me. As in the other question i am currently taking lorazepam 0.5mg 1-0.5mg in am 2 0.5 at 2pm and 1 0.5 at 8pm . Also take escitalopram 10mg at bedtime and mirtazapine 15mg at bedtime. As i asked before could the escitalopram be causing my burning hot feet and upper arms and burning hot feelings across the middle of my upper back in the morning before i even get out of bed

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
See answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

The hot feeling in arms and legs and chest you are experiencing is a side effect of escitalopram.
While nausea and vomiting are caused by all your medications you are taking escitalopram, mitrazapine and lorazepam.
I see your anxiety is not stabilised even with taking all these drugs.
I think you should consult your psychiatrist immediately because your anxiety is getting worse and you have many side effects.
Also try to meet a psychotherapist to help you get better.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (22 hours later)

The other doctor did not seem to think the escitalopram was the cause. I have been taking it for 8 years why am i having these effects now. They did switch manufacturer but the pill is the same and the pharmacist said it was the same just different company bought Cipla the brand i was taking before now it is fro Exalan. Do you think these side effects will go away soon because i can not just stop taking it i have been on it for 8 years

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effects if changing brand.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I think it is just happening from the change of brand.
I think you will soon get used to it and this side effects will subside on their own.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad