Escitalopram-induced hypnic jerks: An overlooked side effect

These cases suggest that escitalopram-induced hypnic jerks, though rare, may arise due to serotonin-related motor control changes during sleep. Recognizing these movements as benign can help alleviate patient anxiety. Clinicians should monitor for such symptoms, educate patients, and consider dose modifications or adjunctive treatments like clonazepam to improve sleep quality and overall well-being.