Posted by Luziluna on May 2, 2003, at 10:40:20
In reply to New to Lexapro - Vertigo, posted by Valerie on May 2, 2003, at 7:43:43
I have had off and on vertigo for years, way before I ever started on any SSRI- your experience sounds just like what I have experienced. It's very disconcerting isn't it? I am on Lexapro- 5 mgs- and had a bit of dizziness with it early on- not actual vertigo, but enough to make me sit down for a minute or so. That has pretty much subsided now- what dose are you on? If you think it's related to the Lexapro- call your doctor- it may be your dosage needs to be adjusted. The one thing I've learned about these meds is that they have very different effects for everyone, it seems!
Also my vertigo was most definitely related to stress and anxiety. I have made many life style changes in my life in the last year- namely leaving a very stressful job situation- and I have seen a marked difference in my vertigo attacks! So, it may be that the temporary increase in anxiety that often accompanies SSRI's contributed to the vertigo.......but definitely call your doctor to check it out... Good luck
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