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Lexapro (Escitalopram): What are the Side Effects? Watch B… Updated on February 2, 2024 Key takeaways: Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant medication
Escitalopram may cause some
Escitalopram (Lexapro) is available as both a tablet and a liquid
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Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Diarrhea
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies ()]
Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications
If you take them together or do not wait the proper amount of time, you may develop confusion, agitation, restlessness, stomach or bowel symptoms, a sudden high body temperature, an extremely high blood pressure, or severe seizures
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In some cases, a doctor will adjust your dosage so that side effects are eliminated, or, they may prescribe you lack or loss of strength
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2 Although antidepressants should improve mood and reduce thoughts of death or worthlessness, the medications can have the opposite effect in some people
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ozanimod increases toxicity of escitalopram by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate
No additional benefits at 20 mg/day
In clinical studies, about 15% of people taking Lexapro experienced nausea
Zoloft is approved to treat OCD in people 6 years and The biggest difference between the two medications would be the side effects
If you are 65 or older, use Lexapro (escitalopram tablets) with care