I was prescribed escitalopram 10mg over two years, stopped taking it during lockdown and just started back up again earlier this year. I felt like it was effective when I first started it, but now not so much. Just started therapy a couple of months ago and my therapist suggested to increase the dose, as 10mg is a "baby" amount. Spoke with my doctor and got the increase to 20mg, it's now day 4 and I HATE how I'm feeling. Chest pains, chest tightness, and the new wonderful symptom I've picked up... heart palpitations. Now I have no idea if this is related to the increase, as there are some family medical issues that I'm dealing with which could also be contributing. But then again, shouldn't I not be feeling these things because of the meds? I'm going to call my doctor in the morning to let her know, but was just wondering if anyone else had these side effects while taking escitalopram.. heart palpitations specifically because these are the fucking worst. If this is common, I really don't think the meds are worth it 🥴