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Does Lexapro Cause Muscle Ache And Stiffness In The Body?

HI, I m a 57 year old woman on 5mg of lexapro for anxiety and I feel like I have arthritis all over. My muscles ache constantly and if I don t move for even 15 minutes I am so stiff. I just saw a commercial for an antidepressant and muscle stiffness was one of the side effects. Could or can lexapro cause the same side effect?
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Thanks for the question.

Lexapro or Escitalopram is used for Anxiety in Adults ..
Muscle Stiffness is one of the side effects of the Escitalopram . You have to ask your doctor for an Alternative drug

Anxiety can be cured by Yoga better than medication .
1. Childs pose ( Balasana )
2. Tree pose
3. Warrior pose
4.Headstand
5.Legs up the wall pose

Practice these 5 asanas .. Yoga Guide can help you
Ophthalmologist,  Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash's  Response
your problem is psychological and under treatment by psychiatrist. inthis case nochage in medication can be done without consultation for all your present problem you have to consult psychiatrist.
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Does Lexapro Cause Muscle Ache And Stiffness In The Body?

Thanks for the question. Lexapro or Escitalopram is used for Anxiety in Adults .. Muscle Stiffness is one of the side effects of the Escitalopram . You have to ask your doctor for an Alternative drug Anxiety can be cured by Yoga better than medication . 1. Childs pose ( Balasana ) 2. Tree pose 3. Warrior pose 4.Headstand 5.Legs up the wall pose Practice these 5 asanas .. Yoga Guide can help you