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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Upset After Taking Lexapro

My 93 year old mother has had a prescription for Lexapro for several years. She has not used it for quite some time. Last week she had a retinal bleed and was feeling nervous or shaky so we gave her a tablet. That helped with the shaky feeling. It took several days to resolve the issue with her eye and she continued to feel shaky so she has taken a pill for four or five days, today we did half a pill. Over the last three days, she has had an upset stomach. What would you suggest?
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Don't withdraw Lexapro abruptly it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

If she is taking from a long duration then withdrawal can be done over a period of months.

If she is getting withdrawal symptoms please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Withdrawal symptoms may present like nausea or vomiting or depression or agitation etc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Upset After Taking Lexapro

Hello, Don t withdraw Lexapro abruptly it may cause withdrawal symptoms. If she is taking from a long duration then withdrawal can be done over a period of months. If she is getting withdrawal symptoms please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Withdrawal symptoms may present like nausea or vomiting or depression or agitation etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist