David F. asked

🏥  Medical

I am a 27-year-old male with a history of mild gastritis, IBS-C, and anxiety. I've been experiencing chest pain for almost a week, which worsened after starting Lexapro 10mg for anxiety. Can Lexapro cause severe GI bleeding, and could it be causing my gastritis to act up? Additionally, I've had palpitations, frequent heart skips, constipation, bloating, and gnawing stomach pains. Should I stop taking Lexapro, and are there other anxiety medications that are easier on the stomach?

December 14th, 2023

Jordan C. answered

Lexapro and other SSRIs may slightly increase the risk of bleeding, particularly if combined with bl...

December 14th, 2023

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