Re: Escitalopram/Lexapro and low resting heart rate.
Originally Posted by
Keeping hope
I started taking escitalopram 5mg 7 days ago. Since starting my resting heart rate has gone from 72 to 61. I am overweight and not super active so it seems low. It's really making me nervous. Im supposed to go up to 10mg today but now I'm not sure i want to
60 is great for a resting rate.
I've been on 10mg for years now and mine is usually 60 or a little below.
Nothing to be concerned about.
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