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Had A Seizure While On Cipralex. How Is It Possible?

I have been on 20 mg of cipralex for about 5 months now with for the most part good results. a few weeks ago, I had a siezure (i was with a friend who is an er nurse, thank goodness). this is the first and only seizure i have ever had. I have not suffered any head trauma ever, and am confused and anxious why this would happen. I told my GP about the seizure, and she has of course reported to authorities. I now cannot drive, which , is hugely inconvient, as I am still working. I am slowly coming off my meds. I am down to 10 mg every second day. I feel fine. I know seizures are rare with cipralex, but, do you think it is possible?
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
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Cipralex consists of Escitalopram. It is a main drug used in depression and anxiety disorders. Its main side effects are insomnia, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, slight restlessness. It has potential to lower seizure threshold but precipitation of full blown seizure is not so common with it. Any single episode of seizure should be taken seriously. I would advise you to please visit a good Neurologist for expert opinion regarding episode of seizure. With EEG any electrical activity of brain can be identified.

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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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Had A Seizure While On Cipralex. How Is It Possible?

Hello Welcome to HCM Cipralex consists of Escitalopram. It is a main drug used in depression and anxiety disorders. Its main side effects are insomnia, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, slight restlessness. It has potential to lower seizure threshold but precipitation of full blown seizure is not so common with it. Any single episode of seizure should be taken seriously. I would advise you to please visit a good Neurologist for expert opinion regarding episode of seizure. With EEG any electrical activity of brain can be identified. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD