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I have been prescribed 5mg of Lexapro ( name brand) one time daily. I have noticed that my heart rate and blood pressure is normal when sitting or laying down but ( 118-70, 76) and jumps up a lot when I stand ( 136/89, 134) Could this be because of the medication? If so is this something that will go away after awhile or do I need to change medications.

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Hi,

The drug you are taking is from SSRI group(selective serotonin receptor inhibitor group) which is the latest group to be added in depression and has less side effects as compared to other groups given in depression .

Although there are many side effects but you are specifically asking me about heart rate and blood pressure. Usually the blood pressure should not rise specifically on standing as the gravity occurs and usually the blood pressure falls down a little.

The heart rate can increase on taking this drug and this is a serious adverse effect . If it troubles you a lot then you might visit your doctor as drug does not suit you and he might add another drug to help you or may be change the drug.

Regarding blood pressure, keep a continuous monitoring and if it happens to be the same you told me, then getting a complete heart check up will be the better.

Feel free to ask more questions.

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