Lara Briden's Forum

Hi Paris89, I haven't had this burning sensation but some other side effects within the first weeks such as insomnia but these resolved after about 8 weeks. Best to talk to your GP if you're worried. I am on 5 mg escitalopram/day. It did help a lot with my anxiety - still there but far less intense ...

Do antidepressants (SSRIs) impact hormonal regulation and/or BBT? I am 46 and started taking escitalopram a year ago due to anxiety and low mood. As I was suffering postnatal depression after both births and depressive PMS days around my period since then I suspect my mood strongly reacts to hormona...