Escitalopram Side Effects

Does this medication treat anxiety/panic attacks as a cure, prevention and treatment? ## Escitalopram (trade Names Lexapro, Cipralex, Seroplex) Is An Antidepressant Of The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (ssri) Class. It Is Approved By The U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) For The Treatment In Adults With Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Or Panic Disorder. ... The side effect profile of escitalopram is similar to that of other SSRIs. For example, according to the FDA analysis of depression trials common side effects for the highest approved dose of escitalopram are insomnia (14% vs. 4% for placebo), diarrhea (15% vs. 5% for placebo), dry mouth (9% vs 3% for placebo), somnolence (9% vs 1% for placebo), dizziness (7% vs 2% for ...

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Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Cipralex and Lexapro, among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[2] Escitalopram is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] It is available commercially exclusively as the oxalate salt. Common side effects include trouble sleeping, nausea, sexual problems, and feeling tired.[2&a...

I have been on Excitalopram for about a little over a year. I was feeling tired but I could not sleep at nights or take napes because my mind was thinking and thinking and i was restless and I could not stop shacking my legs because of the restlessness. All this even though I was exercising 5 days a week. I thought I was over doing it but then I took a break for two weeks and it did not help. I felt more anxious and angry as well as mood swings at times. Please help? ## Hello, Bean! How are you? Sometimes these medications can have the opposite of their intended effect in some people that take them. You'll likely need to try a different drug, because if such side effects haven't stopped by now, then they aren't going to. When are you seeing your doctor again to discuss the i...

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What is the proper way to get off Escialopram 10MG after taking it for 3 weeks? I am 81 years old. ## There really shouldn't be any major difficulties if you've only been taking it for 3 weeks and at such a low dosage. Maybe some minor withdrawal symptoms, but that's about it. Learn more Escitalopram details here. Are you experiencing bad side effects from it? You should double check this information, for your own health and safety. ## Thanks. I agree with your statement. Ben ## I have here a small white oval pill printed with ESC 10 on one side, but nothing on the other side. Is this a real Escitalopram? ## Come off of it very! Slowly and carefully. You don't want withdrawal symptoms which is terrible. Good Luck. Speak to your doctor as well.

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antidepressant ## Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## I did not get my periods this month and 2 months ago I had depression and it was discovered that i have low astrogen level lessthan 35%. and they putme on Lexamil 25mg and wellburtinXL 300 can this be the cause for not menstruating

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Started taking Trintillex. Had bad side effects and stopped too fast which caused withdrawal. Now my Dr. has prescribed Escitalopram 5 mg. How long does this take to start working? Or is Zoloft 5mg better to start taking? Thanks so much. ## Zoloft is for middle aged women going through menopause It depresses young adults and seniors ## Iam waiting for a response regarding my questions about is Zoloft better or Lexapro which is escitalipram. ## Joni, which one may help you the most depends on the specific symptoms being treated, as well as any health conditions you may have, and other medications you may be taking, so it is best to try the one that your doctor has recommended. For example, since Sertraline can cause weight gain, and Fluoxetine(Prozac) usually doesn't, my husband woul...

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I took 80mg brand name Lexapro for several years and it was a great experience. I had no adverse side effects besides it keeping me a bit more on the manic side, but i liked that. Dare i say i felt as close to happy as i ever had. During some difficult financial times my doc suggested i try the much cheaper Celexa (citalopram) which he claimed was absolutely interchangeable with Lexapro. It wasn't. It didn't do a godamn thing for me. I gave it a couple months then asked for my Lexapro back, but again decided to go the cheaper route and get the generic. What a nightmare! Within the hour after ingesting 20mg of escitalopram i became violently ill. It creeped up with dizziness and a rapidly increasing heart rate, which got worse and worse until my heart was throbbing inside of my c...

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my father takes the following medicine Oleanz RT 10(olanzapline), estopam-10(escitalopam oxalate tablets), cap. preganerve-m(Preagabalin with mecobalamin) he complains of heavy head and lays on bed all day.kindly suggest something to help in releif. ## Has he consulted his doctor? Generally, it's not recommended to try to treat possible side effects with another medication, because they all carry the risk of causing side effects, so you can just end up compounding the problem. The Olanzapine is an antipsychotic and it is well known to cause these types of side effects, so it may be the culprit. He really needs to speak to his doctor, because it may be too high of a dosage for him and he may require a switch to a lower dosage or a different medication. Both the Escitalopram and the P...

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Would taking two of the IG250 (10mg) escitalopram be okay? What are the side effects of doing so, etc.? I just want to know if this is safe? I've been so much more anxious! ## It can be taken in doses up to 20mgs, but you shouldn't adjust your dosage, without your doctor's approval. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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use n side effects ## Escitalopram, commonly sold in the US under the brand names Lexapro or Cipralex is an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and weight gain. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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Is there anything that anybody can tell me about Lexamil? ## I have been on it for 5 days for anxiety/depression connected with menopause - feel ok although couple of small side effects, dont exactly know what to expect. it is a new drug described by my doc as being cleaner than previous ones and very effective ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, commonly sold in the U.S. under the brand name Lexapro. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. ## I've been on Lexamil for four days now. Found that it is making a difference. I have had weight gain though. ## I have been on a daily 5mg dosage of lexamil for two weeks for pms related anxiety and depression. I am 23 years old and found a severe drop in my sex ...

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I have been using C-Pram S 10 for 2 years and my weight has increased from 92kg to 112kg... Does this medication have any side effects? I take this every day in the morning along with Ramister 2.5 mg. ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, even over the counter products. C-Pram S contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI class antidepressant and they are well known to cause weight gain. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Ramistar contains the active ingredient Ramipril, which is an ACE inhibitor that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. This class of medications can also cause weight gain. Other side effects may include nausea, headache and hypotension.

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Hi I've been taking lorazepam for anxiety and major depression for about 2 months. Now my doctor prescribed me escitalopram 10 mg in the morning and 10mg ubanol at night but I still can't sleep. Can I go back to Lorazepam? ## How long have you been taking the new medications? If you abruptly switched from the Lorazepam to the Escitalopram, and Urbanol, you may be dealing with some withdrawal effects, and it could take some time for them to taper off, so you get the full effect of the new medications. Escitalopram may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes, according to FDA reports. Ref: Medline Plus Escitalopram Urbanol contains the active ingredient Clobazam, The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and m...

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How long it will be continued? What is side effects? ## S Zetalo Plus combines a Benzodiazepine, Clonazepam, with an antidepressant, Escitalopram, to treat depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and irritability. Read more: The duration of treatment will depend on the condition being treated, as well as whether or not the person undergoes any type of therapy. Are there any questions or comments? ## i am taking szetalo plus what is the side effects and what are the benefits please tell ## i am taking szetalo plus what is the side effects and what are the benefits please tell?&how long it will be taken?

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Hello! I'm a 21-year-old male who previously struggled with OCD. I have been taking Nexito 10 mg for the last 4 months and I'm curious about potential side effects. Specifically, I'm concerned that it might be affecting my libido. Could you kindly provide clarity regarding the side effects of this medication? I would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter. Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to receiving your response as soon as it's convenient for you. ## Nexito contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, this is an SSRI antidepressant. That said, yes, it can cause sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and loss of libido. Other side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Is there anything else you'd like to...

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I have been taking Escitalopram And Clonazepam for last six months. What is for and how can it help in OCD? ## I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM OCD SINCE 1999.I TOOK MANY MEDICINE E.G. SERTALINE,FLVOXAMINE,CLOPRAMINE ETC.STILL NOTCURED.ANY BODY HAVING EXEPERINCE IN TAKING ABOVE MENTIONED MEDICINE PLZ. REPLY ME.I AM AFRAID I HAVE BEOME DRUG EDDICTS OF CLONAZEPAM. REGARD SHABAB AN OCD PATIENT ## Yes, both of these medications can help with OCD, as well as anxiety, and depression. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, weight changes, mood changes, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Facing dry mouth, thurst, fast hunger, fatigue,sleepyness,drowzyness after taking the s-zetalo 10mg. Asis sarkar ## Szetalo contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant and it can cause those side effects in some people that take it. Learn more Escitalopram details here. Is this first of this class of medications that you've tried? ## Is szatalo plus increases cholestarol level? ## Is szatalo plus increases cholestarol level? How to reduce costocondritic pain?

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my doctor has prescribed nexito forte,sizodon,becostar,lalithium xr and tr. pls let me know the side effects of these drugs and any alternative medicine in homeopathy available? ## Nexito forte contains the active ingredient Escitalopram. Side effects of this drug can be viewed in the link below: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000214/#a603005-sideEffects Sizodon contains the active ingredient Risperidone. Side effects of this drug can be viewed in the link below: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000944/#a694015-sideEffects Side effects of Lalithium (Lithium) can be viewed in the link below: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000531/#a681039-sideEffects I was however unable to locate any specific details on Becostar tablets... Regarding natural alternatives, the best thing I can sugge...

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I am type II diabetic and aged 56 yrs and want to know Szetalo Plus Side Effects as it is prescribed by my doctor for peripheral neurological discomfort. ## Szetalo Plus contains the active ingredients Escitalopram and Clonazepam, it is most commonly used to treat depression and anxiety, but the Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant and they have been shown to help some people with certain types of nerve pain. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm 49 years old and I have been taking szetalo plus for about three years. Now I become drowsy and lethargic nearly all the time. My libido also has reduced substantially. Would it be helpful if I now stop taking the drug?

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I have been on Lexamil 20mg for about 2 months now (started at 5mg and increased slowly) and unless I take it with Aterax at night then I battle to fall asleep. I also find that I have vivid dreams that leave me exhausted in the morning. Lexamil has made me feel better except for this. Should these side effects stop if I take the Lexamil in the morning? ## Have you discussed it with your doctor? Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram and some doctors do direct it to be taken at night, since it can cause drowsiness as a side effect, but some people do much better taking it in the morning. When is the last time the dosage was increased? That may also have something to do with the side effects, as it can take several weeks for them to start to taper off and it's natural to...

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