This Is Regarding Myself. Last Month 2-3 Nights I Felt

Posted on Thu, 19 Sep 2019

Question: This is regarding myself. Last month 2-3 nights I felt anxious with sleep disorder. This increased my BP to 150/90. My treating doctor started Escilotopram 5 mg, Clonazepam .25 mg, Olmesartan 20 mg and pentroprazole 40 mg. The doses started from 5.8.2019. Initially after the treatment there was headaches, dizziness, nausea- which slowly got improved and I was much better. From 26.8.2019, my Escilotopram 5mg was increased to 10 mg as per advise of doctor. Since Wednesday i.e., from 28.8.2019 again there was headache and nausea. I am afraid. Is it due to increased dose of Escilotopram?My other test reports are all normal. Should I switch back to 5 mg?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can switch back to 5 mg.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical symptoms and current medications. Escitalopram and clonazepam are used for treating depression and anxiety. You had shown good response to Escitalopram at a dose of 5 mg, and developed side effects at a dose of 10 mg. Therefore, I would suggest you to reduce the dose to 5 mg once daily, after discussing with your doctor.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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