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Will Escitalopram 10 Mg The Right Medicine For Migraine And Vertigo?

I have been prescribed 10 mg of escitalopram for Migraine Associated Vertigo and Chronic Subjective Dizziness. How will this help - I have been on it for several months. When I tried to increase or decrease dosage, it got worse. Do you have any advice? thank you
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Escitalopram is a SSRI drug and the drug is commonly used in depression and anxiety. It is not usually used for migraine headache but the drug is one of commonly used drug for tension type of headache. A lot of doctors prescribe the drug in cases of headaches when there is non-specific diagnosis. You have been taking the drug since months and in my opinion if you are feeling better now then doses can be reduced in consultation of your doctor. The doses are reduced by reducing about 20-25% every two weeks and then stopping completely at about 6-8 weeks. Dose reduction in such case don't result in withdrawal symptoms.

Please discuss with your doctor for proper prescription.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care
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Will Escitalopram 10 Mg The Right Medicine For Migraine And Vertigo?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Escitalopram is a SSRI drug and the drug is commonly used in depression and anxiety. It is not usually used for migraine headache but the drug is one of commonly used drug for tension type of headache. A lot of doctors prescribe the drug in cases of headaches when there is non-specific diagnosis. You have been taking the drug since months and in my opinion if you are feeling better now then doses can be reduced in consultation of your doctor. The doses are reduced by reducing about 20-25% every two weeks and then stopping completely at about 6-8 weeks. Dose reduction in such case don t result in withdrawal symptoms. Please discuss with your doctor for proper prescription. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care