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redness or other discoloration of the skin
Up to 12% of people taking Lexapro in clinical studies reported insomnia
If large amounts of Lexapro are taken, serious side effects could include health-threatening changes to heart rhythm, seizures, and coma
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate
Most people respond well to Lexapro (escitalopram) as a treatment for depression or anxiety, but the first few weeks of use can cause unwanted side effects, such as headache
Like Zoloft (sertraline), it is a selective serotonin reuptake
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Am on 3rd week of Lexapro (5mg/day) and few days ago i feel feverish/body heat, not flushing but just a sense of feeling warmer or when you are going to have a fever kinda
Drug features
Another way they differ is that Wellbutrin is not approved for use in children or adolescents, while Lexapro is
Headaches
In some cases, a doctor will adjust your dosage so that side effects are eliminated, or, they may prescribe you Wait 14 days after stopping escitalopram before you start taking a MAO inhibitor
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Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Escitalopram oral tablet is a generic medication, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication Escitalopram (Lexapro) is an inexpensive drug used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety
diarrhea
This means you can take Lexapro without food, or without food — whichever works for you
Avoid or Use Alternate Drug
Relief from symptoms, such as a depressed mood or
If you don’t notice Lexapro working in the early days or weeks of treatment, understand that 8 weeks may be
Dry Mouth: Lexapro can cause a feeling of thirst or a sticky sensation in the mouth
red irritated eyes
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
When you first start taking Lexapro, it’s normal for some people to experience side effects like trouble sleeping and an upset stomach
In addition, do not start Lexapro in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue (4