At first, you may notice that your bathroom habits are a bit…different. Dr. Anderson talks to her patients about side effects that may feel like a mild “stomach flu” with nausea and diarrhea. Luckily, though, symptoms are usually mild, peak around the fifth day, and clear up by day 10, says Dr. Kastenberg.
You may also experience some indigestion and constipation because most serotonin receptors are in the GI tract and the use of SSRIs can disrupt normal digestive functioning, adds Dr. Kastenberg.
To soothe your stomach, take Lexapro with food. If your stomach issues just won’t quit, you know the drill: Check in with your doc.
