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What Causes Dizziness, Nausea And Heart Palpitations While On Lexapro?
Question: I took 200mg of Lexapro. Is that too much ?
Brief Answer:
too high, need to be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this is a very high dose, the maximum dose is normally 20 mg and this is 10 times this amount.
There is increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, seizures, nausea, confusion, agitation, palpitations.
It would be best for you to be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
too high, need to be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this is a very high dose, the maximum dose is normally 20 mg and this is 10 times this amount.
There is increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, seizures, nausea, confusion, agitation, palpitations.
It would be best for you to be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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