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Chest Pain Due To Enlarged Heart. On Cipralex And Escitalopram For Anxiety. Worried

Hi im worried about my partner. he has a larger heart than normal and is always getting chest pains. he is on cipralex escitalopram for heart pain and anxiety but i think theres something else wrong as he keeps getting pains alot recently and keeps telling me he is going to die soon when he gets these pains. please help
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your history.

Your partner seems to have panic attack and depression.
First , it is advisable to consult your cardiologist to rule out cardiac causes.

For panic attack and depression, you should consult your psychiatrist. Doctof may consider increasing dose of escitalopram or may switch to some else drug like sertraline or peroxetine.

He may also get benefit by counselling and stress management. Meanwhile he can do breathing exercise and youga for better control of anxiety.

Thanks.
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Chest Pain Due To Enlarged Heart. On Cipralex And Escitalopram For Anxiety. Worried

Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I have gone through your history. Your partner seems to have panic attack and depression. First , it is advisable to consult your cardiologist to rule out cardiac causes. For panic attack and depression, you should consult your psychiatrist. Doctof may consider increasing dose of escitalopram or may switch to some else drug like sertraline or peroxetine. He may also get benefit by counselling and stress management. Meanwhile he can do breathing exercise and youga for better control of anxiety. Thanks.