I have been on 20 mg of cipralex for about 5 months now with for the most part good results.  a few weeks ago, I had a siezure (i was with a friend who is an er nurse, thank goodness).  this is the first and only seizure i have ever had.  I have not suffered any head trauma ever, and am confused and anxious why this would happen.  I told my GP about the seizure, and she has of course reported to authorities.  I now cannot drive, which , is hugely inconvient, as I am still working.  I am slowly coming off my meds. I am down to 10 mg every second day.  I feel fine.  I know seizures are rare with cipralex, but, do you think it is possible?
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Circle consists of Escitalopram. It is a main Chat Doctor.  Its main side effects are insomnia, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, slight restlessness. It has potential to lower seizure threshold but precipitation of full-blown seizure is not so common with it. Any single episode of seizure should be taken seriously. I would advise you to please visit a good Neurologist for expert opinion regarding episode of seizure. With EEG any electrical activity of brain can be identified. Thanks