Posted by Lorishen on July 27, 2003, at 14:17:27
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
Hi Wayne,
Yes, they gave me the first EKG as soon as I got there and it was normal. It was a nightmare, blood trests, heart monitor, blood pressure every 15 min. and I was on a nitro-glycerine drip all night to keep my heart regulated. I didn't take the lexapro today as I feel it had to have been what brought this on. I have had panic and anxiety attacks before but never like this or as long. I think the scariest part was the burning feeling throughout my chest and then my heart rate would go up.
Thanks for responding.Lorrie
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> Hi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
> WAYNE
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