Side Effects - Lexapro (Top voted first)

I have just started taking Lexapro...second day and wow...side effects for me! Heart burn, insomnia, tremors (shaking on inside & outside), nautious, sweats and at times arms feel like they're burning..

If anyone has had these side effects...did you change or continue with Lexapro and did the side effects calm down?

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Hello, Kiara! How are you? I'm sorry about how you're feeling.

Those tremors, however, are concerning and you should speak to your doctor about them. That's not a normal side effect as listed by the FDA.

The nausea, sweating, insomnia, heartburn and etc. are expected, however.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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