Possible Lexapro side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, sweating, and more
This medicine is available only with your What is Lexapro? If you have anxiety or depression, your doctor may prescribe Lexapro for you
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As significant improvements in depressive symptoms, quality of life and vasomotor symptoms were noted in both treatment groups, escitalopram may constitute an interesting treatment option for symptomatic menopausal women who are unable or unwilling to receive treatment with hormone therapy
Warning Oral route (Tablet; Solution) Escitalopram is thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in your brain
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(Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), or fluoxetine (Prozac)
Lexapro can cause night sweats and increased sweating overall (night and day) was one of the most common side effects reported with Lexapro, reported by 3% to 8% (depending on the dose) of people
If your doctor tells you to take it at a specific time, follow your doctor's instructions
Nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, constipation, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, and increased sweating may occur
Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
Escitalopram (Lexapro) is available as both a tablet and a liquid
It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance in the brain
These work by increasing the levels of serotonin uptake in the brain
Please tell your doctor if you feel that you are getting worse, or if you experience any troublesome side-effects
However, these side effects will likely dissipate after your first week of taking the medication
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI antidepressant
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions
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About escitalopram Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Generic Name Escitalopram DrugBank Accession Number DB01175 Background
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg (20 drops) per day
As of 2006, it is available in generic and brand versions
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Insomnia or drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, and increased sweating
Common side effects
If you have liver problems, the maximum recommended dose is 10mg a day
Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
These work by increasing levels of a mood-enhancing chemical in your brain called serotonin
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However, if the side effects last Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of the racemic derivative citalopram; also refer to the Citalopram monograph
USES: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety
Maintenance Treatment Lexapro is the trademark name for the generic drug escitalopram, an antidepressant medication
Ease of Use
Escitalopram is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
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Summary Lexapro, the brand name of escitalopram, is an antidepressant
Escitalopram is also available as an oral solution
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Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Warning Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document contains side effect information about escitalopram
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It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for escitalopram to work fully
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of escitalopram in children younger than 7 years of age with generalized anxiety Serious side effects of Lexapro that have been reported include: low blood sodium level
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If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg (20 drops) per day
Although it is rare, Lexapro may cause severe allergic reactions, which can result in: trouble breathing
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram
Common side effects
Downsides
Comments: Acute episodes may require several months or longer of sustained pharmacological therapy beyond response to the acute
Brand name: Lexapro Drug class: Selective Serotonin-reuptake Inhibitors - Selective Serotonin-reuptake Inhibitors - Serotonin-reuptake Inhibitors - SSRIs VA class: CN609 Chemical name: 1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-S-(+)-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile oxalate Molecular formula: C 20 H 21 FN 2 O•C 2 H 2 O 4 CAS
Older adults—10 mg once a day, taken either in the morning or evening
Lexapro is the trademark name for the generic drug escitalopram, an antidepressant medication
These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
This medicine is taken by mouth