Apprehensive about starting Lexapro Again

[Roo1117]

Not sure if any one can help but I'm in a quandry. I've been on a low dose of Paxil for two weeks. Not really liking the side effects. Saw my shrink today and she suggested going back on a baby dose of Lexapro. Here's where the situation gets sticky. Back in Sept. 08 prior to dysautonomia, I went into v-tach (non sustained for 9 beats h/r of 130). I happened to have been on lexapro at the time. It is a rare occurence but it is a documented side effect. I've spoken to a few different cardios who differ in opinions as to whether or not it's safe to restart the Lexapro. And things have changed dramatically since 08. Where I was usually bradycardic now I'm tachycardic. And my old b/p of 90/60 is a thing of the past. I may do a heart monitor but if nothing shows that doesn't necesarily mean I'm in the clear. I'm on a baby dose of metaprolol (6.25) but probably shouldn't due to possible vasospasms.

I'm just frustrated and don't know whether it's worth the risk. I've tried other SSRIs without much luck. Had no problem before dyautonomia struck! I will most likely be wearing a cardionet event monitor next week for 10 days.

Thanks!

Rene

[coh123]

HAve you ever tried celexa, I know its a sister drug to lexapro. I was lexapro did not like how it made me feel, now on celexa ( only a week ) but feel great so far..

[Jesspitt1021]

I have been bi-polar for more years than I can count. I am going thru a real bad depression and trying to get back into the hospital for ECT which has worked so well in the past. But here I sit at home, cutting, crying and hearing the same thing everyday.....they dont have a bed for you!! Are you kidding me!!! I just signed myself out of a **** hole of a hospital that didnt care about the patients, the facility was run down and filthy. As I sit here writing this (I have never done something like this before) all I can think is just give in to the evil thoughts going thru my head and the pain will go away. Life just doesnt have to feel this bad, and im tired of trying to be strong.