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Had Bypass Surgery, Feels Tired. Blood Test Done. Took Lexapro. Looking For Advice
I am a 56 year old old women that has had bypass surgery in 04. I felt good until about a year ago. Now I feel tired and run down and ill all the time. I have been to my heart dr and checked out. I went to my regular dr and he did blood test that also checked out. He put me on lexapro and I still feelm tired and ill. What can it be?
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Hello nanarj. Fatigue can have a lot of causes including heart issues. I am glad that you went to your heart doctor and that you were checked out. I am assuming the your regular doctor checked a CBC to check for anemia and hopefully a thyroid panel to check for hypothyroidism. Both of these can cause severe fatigue. I need to ask another question of you, have you seen any recent changes in weight?
How long have you been on the lexapro? It takes lexapro about four to six weeks to see effects. Lexapro has several doses and if you have been on it at least six weeks, talk to your regular doctor about increasing the dose if you have not seen any results.
Be well, Dr. Kimberly
How long have you been on the lexapro? It takes lexapro about four to six weeks to see effects. Lexapro has several doses and if you have been on it at least six weeks, talk to your regular doctor about increasing the dose if you have not seen any results.
Be well, Dr. Kimberly
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