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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, nausea, and fatigue
For some people, these go away as your body gets used to the medication
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Change in sex drive or performance; Diarrhea; Excessive
Below are lists of some of the more common side effects the
Verywell / JR Bee Escitalopram, the generic form of Lexapro, is primarily used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have
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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
Escitalopram, the (S)-enantiomer of citalopram, is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
contraindicated; hold escitalopram if urgent use; monitor sodium, serotonin syndrome sx x2wk after escitalopram D/C or 24h after last linezolid dose; may resume escitalopram 24h after last linezolid dose: combo may incr
In some cases, however, antidepressants cause side effects that don't go away
Escitalopram can cause a severe allergic reaction
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Although weight changes, such as weight gain or weight loss, are popularly associated with antidepressants, clinical trials showed that Lexapro does not affect weight
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Additionally, Lexapro may increase your appetite, which usually leads to eating more and gaining weight
If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week
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Because Prozac’s half-life is longer than Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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To be honest, I tried Lexapro twice and the first time I didn’t last longer than three days
There is some evidence that Lexapro may be more effective than other SSRIs, including Zoloft, in the treatment of depression
Gradually taper dose before discontinuation; abrupt discontinuation may cause dysphoric mood, dizziness, sensory disturbances, agitation, confusion, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tinnitus, seizures, irritability