Went to the Pdoc on Thursday. He increased the Lexapro from 5 mg to 10 mg. I usually wait until Saturday to up my dose, or start a new med in case I have a problem, but decided to do it on Friday. I was not anxious about the change in dose. Had the worst day in a long time. I have Mitral Valve Prolapse, so I have what I call "heart hiccups" once every week or so. It always startles me, because there is no warning, it is my heart! On Friday, it started about 2-2.5 hours after I took the Lexapro, and went on all day, every 5-10 minutes. Tried to call the doctor, finally gave up waiting for a return call, and went to the office. He told me to drop back down to the 5 mg. Still had the same problem, although not quite as frequent or as hard a feeling on Saturday. Was scared to take it today, so I didn't (I know I should have called the doctor, but can't until tomorrow). I have had even less frequent heart hiccups today, and they are very mild. Was wondering if anyone else had experienced this. My BP is fine, and my pulse is a little elevated, but then my anxiety has been bad for the past two days because of the above.

Will be calling the Pdoc tomorrow to ask his advice. Thinking about stopping the Lexapro. So far Paxil, Zoloft and possible Lexapro have not worked for me. Am beginning to wonder if SSRIs are not for me.

Thanks!