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Posted by Baseball85 on November 5, 2012, at 12:02:01
Hello all,
I am on day 20 of 10mg escitalopram. Most side effects have subsided except for the spacey/dreamy/tunnel vision feeling that is so hard to describe. How long did this last for any of you? My mind feels like its working fine but I feel like im in a tunnel....
Posted by maryjay on November 5, 2012, at 12:46:23
In reply to Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by Baseball85 on November 5, 2012, at 12:02:01
Not all side effect,s go away, if you feel fine but for this side effect you are doing good .
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2012, at 17:34:47
In reply to Re: Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by maryjay on November 5, 2012, at 12:46:23
Welcome both of you to babble. I have taken small amounts of lexapro. For me noticed nothing. What's diagnosis and have you been on other meds before? Phillipa
Posted by maryjay on November 6, 2012, at 3:17:19
In reply to Re: Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling » maryjay, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2012, at 17:34:47
Why small amount,s i dont understand your question.
Posted by Baseball85 on November 6, 2012, at 13:56:29
In reply to Re: Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by maryjay on November 5, 2012, at 12:46:23
> Not all side effect,s go away, if you feel fine but for this side effect you are doing good .
Could it be that I am very sensitive to these meds and I should half my dosage?
Posted by maryjay on November 6, 2012, at 14:28:43
In reply to Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by Baseball85 on November 5, 2012, at 12:02:01
Well im on the same med an 10mg in the morning, keep,s me at a good level with minimum side effects , 20mg gives me sexual problems an constipation , 10mg dont. If you can live running at %75 like me then sure 20mg may be to much.
Posted by Baseball85 on November 6, 2012, at 15:07:59
In reply to Re: Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by maryjay on November 6, 2012, at 14:28:43
> Well im on the same med an 10mg in the morning, keep,s me at a good level with minimum side effects , 20mg gives me sexual problems an constipation , 10mg dont. If you can live running at %75 like me then sure 20mg may be to much.
I gotcha, well im on 10mg now and my doc seems to think that i just may be very sensitive and to cut it to 5mg but I just dont know...
Posted by brynb on November 7, 2012, at 8:02:58
In reply to Escitalopram Spacey Tunnel Vision Feeling, posted by Baseball85 on November 5, 2012, at 12:02:01
Is this your first time on Lexapro or a SRI? I often feel initial side effects when starting a new med and they go away within a few weeks. It should resolve soon. You're at the lowest therapeutic dose, so if you continue to have problems, you might need to make a med change. Good luck.
-Bryn
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