Posted by blkvettes on June 3, 2003, at 11:08:03
In reply to Lexapro side effects-joint swelling..., posted by Ninki on June 2, 2003, at 19:47:14
> Having swelling and numbness in extremeties...I started Lexapro 3 weeks ago. Changing from Paxil CR. Reduced Paxil for 2 weeks with 10mg of Lexapro then third week went to just 20 mg of Lexapro. Some of the things I have experienced have been mentioned by many of you. The naseua, fatigue and headaches. But I also have had swelling in my hands and feet, face, etc. I call it swelling because it's not constant. Trouble getting usual rings on, feet swelling in shoes, numb fingertips. I also have joint pain and stiffness in my back and worst of all, I wake at night with my arm asleep but when I shake it or rub it to increase the blood flow it doesn't help. I noticed last night that as I was lying in bed watching tv on my left side, my right arm still fell asleep. I had no pressure on that side. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced similar symptoms.
Hi there, I can relate to some of what your saying. I had problems with the numbness thing myself. Arms and legs would go numb very easily. But I could not say for sure if it was caused by my panic or lexapro. I also had joint pain!!! Your swelling concerns me!!!! It may be caused by the combination of withdrawl from paxil and the side effects of lexapro. Either way you should see a doctor and have a physical just to make sure you are ok. Im not going to tell to hang in there on the lex and everything will go away but hope it does. Go see a doctor PLEASE!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!
WAYNE
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