Posted by dr. justin on October 30, 2002, at 22:37:26
In reply to Just started on lexapro...., posted by sjl on October 30, 2002, at 21:10:02
sjl,
I can't comment on Lexapro yet, but I've been taking its "Father", Celexa, for a couple of years now. When I first started taking it, I can clearly remember experiencing facial twitching. Occasionally, the twitching would occur across my back or in my legs. I believe it was somewhat similar to what you described is happening to you. It eventually went away, but when I increased from 20 mg to 40 mg (roughly, the Lexapro 10 mg equivalent) the twitching came back very strong. After 2-3 weeks, it faded again for me. If it really starts to bother you, I'd recommend notifying your physician, but if you're just nervous that you're having some bizarre side-effect, I wouldn't sweat it. Lexapro claims it eliminates or diminishes some of Celexa's uncomfortable side-effects; I guess the twitching isn't one of them. Take care.
~ Justin
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