Itching!!!

[jul04]

O.K. so does anyone else have alot of itching with their anxiety?  I am not sure if it is my anxiety or if it is a side effect to the medication.  I have been on Lexapro for 3 weeks and now I seem really itchy.   However I don't have a rash, hives, breathing problems or anything like that.  Has anyone else had this problem with medication and if so does it go away?  Could it be from the anxiety itself????

[jul04]

O.K. so it turns out I am allergic to Lexapro.  The itching has gotten worse.  The dr told me to stop taking it and to take benadryl for 4 days and then she can start a new med.  I just hope I don't start having really bad anxiety again!!!

[cnote]

Itching can be an anxiety symptom. But if it doesnt go away in a few days or so, tell your Dr.

Doesnt sound like anything to be worried about at all, especially that you are not having a rash or hives etc.

Sounds like anxiety or a little side effect from the Lexapro.

The good news is, is that the side effects from medications like Lexapro usually leave within time.

[s4i2c3k]

Thats why i dont like taking drugs for anxiety, its really hard to tell whats causing what.  did you itch before the meds? did it get worse with the meds?

[29sillygirl]

If you don't have hives or a rash, it could be anxiety.  I am not on Lexapro, but have taken in past without itching.

Itching has been a common symptom of anxiety for me.  To the point I was @ dermatologist's office frequently.  It is calming down.  Mostly confined to scalp now, and doctor gave me a shampoo which stops it.

You know if it is the medicine, your doctor needs to hear from you.  As I said before, if you could see hives (which I have gotten from a few head meds) or a rash, you could tell doc and find another medicine you aren't allergic to.              Good luck!