Lexam 10 Side Effects

Hi, I am 48 years old. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I have been using Cipralex 10mg together wilth Wellbutrin. Since the last quarter of 2008 Cipralex was no longer available in SA. At the moment I am gaining weight and as I am short and do suffer from asthma and a heart defect, this is very uncomfortable. At the moment I'm living in Mali where there are no doctors available that who are specialised how to treat this situation. Any suggestions? Thank you. ## I don't understand why people say Lexamil makes one put on weight. Is it that it stimulates your appetite and therefore one is prone to put on weight or do the kilo's just pile on out of nowhere? Thanks! ## Please help - iam on camcolit and lexamil since ive taken them from last wednesday I dont feel well this m...

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Hi i started with LEXAMIL for the first time yesterday, abt and hour i took it i felt nausea to a vomitting extent, had hot flushes, thought i was gona die, havent taken today nor have i had anything to eat, i do feel hungry but just too scared to eat. ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram and while it has been known to cause some nausea, it shouldn't cause the hot flashes. Learn more Lexamil details here. Did you end up taking anymore of them? ## How are u doing now-still on lexamil-i have started 8days ago-nausea left,but I'm not hungry AT all.

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Hi, I am on Lexamil 10mg now for almost 5 months and it is really helping my anxiety attacks I have had. No anxiety attacks at all thus far, but I am having side effects in my legs, strange jittery, tingling, crawling feelings in my legs. Not all the time, but I am definitely aware of them. Is anyone else having this? Will it get better? My GP says I will stay on Lexamil for 10 months. Now if I know these side effects wont worsen then I can content with them. Will training help? What supplements should I use? ## hi....I am also having the same side effects in my legs, strange jittery, tingling, crawling, unsteadiness feelings in my legs. Not all the time, but I am definitely aware of them.

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My son stop using Lexamil about 2 months ago due to weight gai n issues without consulting his dr first. After 2 months experience sivere side effect as prescribe on the leavelet of medicine. He have seen the dr now and start using 20mg Lexamol again. After 2 days the nasua disappeared but his balance is still affected. How long before recover 100%, and will he recover 100%? ## Hello, Retha! How is your son doing? Yes, he should eventually recover, but it may take a month, or so. Basically, he's dealing with withdrawal effects, plus the side effects of restarting the medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Has there been any further improvement, yet? ## How can I overcome lexamil ...

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Apart from gaining weight, I experience terrible aches in my shoulders, knees and feet. So much so that I can't even pick up my arms. Is this a side effect from Lexamil? It helps when I use Voltaren, but as soon as I stop it gets very bad. How long should one use Lexamil? I have been using it for anxiety attacks, and I rarely experience it any more. I have been on Lexamil for a month now. ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram. Based on your description it sounds like you may be experiencing severe muscle stiffness; which is a side effect that should be reported to your doctor immediately. Side effects of Escitalopram can include: nausea diarrhea constipation changes in libido or ability drowsiness increased sweating dizziness heartburn stomach pain excessive tiredne...

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I took Lexamil 10 mg per day for about 7 months suffered weight gain. Are there any known side effects on the liver as I developed a liver dysfunction 6 months after being off lexamil ## Did your doctor feel that it had any effect on the liver dysfunction? Like most medications, it is processed through the liver, but generally hasn't been known to cause problems, unless someone already had liver damage, or failure. ## I had an anomaly on liver function test on 20 mg escitalapram this wasput down to the escitalapram by my doctor however on later tests it had returned to normal

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I have am also taking lexamil 10mg a day. In the first few weeks i suffered from awful headaches and my neck became incredibly stiff and leg muscle spasms, also a big increase in my appetite. I continued through that my appetite is ok now and the headaches are gone, just some days i still get a terribly stiff neck like a type of pressure up my spine, very uncomfortable. I am def. more emotionally balanced, cry less etc. However, I dont think any pill will take all your stress away, that is something one needs to work on yourself with the support of the medication. NEVER JUST STOP YOUR MEDS, you need to be weaned off of them. It has taken a few months to get to a better place while using the medication it does not happen over a few days as it needs to build up in your system and reach a ...

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I was put on the drug in November 2011. I was taking it till this year September this year when i decided to leave it. I did not taper it down at all. My boyfriend has now left me because of my constant fighting and the fact that i loose my temper constantly. It has only been for the last two months that he's been complaining. I have honestly tried hard to keep myself calm in times when something upsets me.. i just can't control it. Is it possibly a side effect, or that i should maybe except that i have to take it? ## Rebound and withdrawal effects are well known to happen with these types of medications, if you stop taking them abruptly. Learn more Lexamil details here. A slow taper is usually down to help minimize these types of issues. After 2 months, you've already been ...

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Good day, i am female and my age is 43 years. I would like to know if LEXAMIL and or ZYTOMIL can be the reason why i am now battleling with reastless legg sindrome? ## Hello, Alana! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the problem that you're having. Yes, this medication can cause RLS in some people that take it. If it is interfering with your ability to sleep, then you may need to switch to a different medication. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Good morning, thank you very much for your reply. Is there any medication that you can advice me to take? Hope you have a super day. Kind regards, ## My sister is 55 years old. She has lupus and started using Lexamil 10mg a month ago. She now h...

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Hi. I'm female 27 years and used lexamil for 3 years since my second baby due to severe depression. I gained 10kg's in the first 3 months and it made me feel better. I could at least work and function a bit better. It only started getting better now. I have today decided not to take it any more. It's just too expensive and makes me gain weight and I feel so sleepy all the time since I have been taking it. I sometimes feel off balance. If I stop taking it I start to stare into space lol. But I am going to try it once again, with people monitoring my behaviour if they see I need to take it again. I want to take control of my life again. Lose the weight and cope on my own. I feel terrible today, I feel nauseous! But guess what....my emotions are fine! I noticed after leaving it...

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Hello, I've just started taking Lexam 10 escitalopram. I'm a 22 year old female being treated for depression/anxiety. I'm wondering if anyone else who has taken Lexam has experienced dilated pupils? My pupils are huge and have not died down. I've only been on it for 2 days and I had quite a bad headache for an hour or two, which has now completely gone. Apart from feeling nauseous and dizzy which I've been told is normal, I was quite concerned and wondering if it's normal? Thanks ## This NIH does list various optical side effects as being caused by this medication, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight gain. It may take about 4 to 5 weeks for such side effects to go away, but they should gradually improve in the i...

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I'm on lexamil 10mg for 5 days now and I'm feeling terrible! I've got 24/7 nausea. The one day I had diarrhea and the next day everything was blurry the whole day and I was so dizzy, I hallucinated. I'm sleeping all the time, I shake a lot as well. They say it will go on for 3 weeks until it actually works. I drank on one day more than 7 nausea pills and nothing works. ## Hello, Hayley! How are you? The nausea, diarrhea and dizziness can be normal side effects, as listed by the FDA, however, they sound very severe and this medication shouldn't make you hallucinate. It seems that this might not be the right medication for you take and you may need to speak to your doctor about trying something else. What nausea pills did you take?

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Hi! I am on lexamil 5 mg daily for a week before that wellbutrin 150 mg and 5 mg lexamil for 4 weeks before that wellbutrin 300 mg for 2 years. Weaning from the Wellbutrin because dr feels that it increases my anxiety, which is my main problem. Can these meds lead to alcohol blackouts? One minute fine to next minute waking up with memory loss. My memory is really bad on day to day basis. Also need to know will i pick up weight with lexamil? ## The memory loss can be side effects of these medications, but it could also be due to other issues. Alcohol may worsen side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and diarrhea. According to FDA. Is there anything else I can help with? Are you on any other medications? ## Hi, Ive been taking Zytomil for 2 weeks met up with a frie...

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I start take Lexamil 3 days ago. I start from 5 mg dose. I'm not feeling well, but is short time-I know. After 7 days I will start take 10 mg. My question is - can I use Lexamil with Gaba 500 mg ( I use this since June 1013). ## Hello, Ewa! How are you? I didn't find any problems or side effects listed between these two medications, but it's best to double check such information tone sure. You may also experience other side effects, such as dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Both medications have these in common. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My husband takes Lexamil 10 mg for depression for 7days now. He just sits and stares and do not react to anything. Is there a natural or herbal replacement for this medicine. Its as if he has stopped living. Thanks ## Hello, Kotie! How is your husband doing? Is this the only medication that he's taking? Such side effects should wear off in a few weeks, once his body gets used to the medication. But it could be that this just isn't the right antidepressant for him and he may need to try a different one. Is this the first medication in this class that he's tried? Are you sure he's only taking 10mgs?

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Hello. Please can you give me your advice: Valdoxane versus Lexamil. ## Hello, Geen! How are you? Valdoxan is reported to cause fewer side effects, according to FDA reports. It doesn't tend to cause the sensual side effects or withdrawal, plus it can encourage restful sleep in some people that take it. Lexamil, however, can cause those types of side effects, along with dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain. What condition is being treated?

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I am allergic to sulpha is there sulpha in lexamil? ## Hello, Tazz! How are you? No, this contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an antidepressant. Its common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes also cause im allergic to sulpha medication if I get flu like throat and ear infection what antibiotics or over the counter products can I use.thank u for ypur response cause it is such a battle. Cant use almost anything, have to research

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I am on Lexamil escitalopram 10mg, ## Good day, My wife is on Lexamil escitalopram 10mg in the day and on Zopax 1.0mg at night. Can she use any alcohol with this tablets. ## Hi am on lexamil 10 mg for nearly 5 yrs. How can I do now to stop taking it ## Escitalopram is an antidepressant that is used to treat various types of mental health disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Leon, no she should not drink alcoholic beverages while taking these medications. Shamimah, a slow taper would be best and your doctor should be able to help you discover what schedule is best for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is Lexamil (Essitalpram 10mg) and Espiride (50mg) and how strong is it? Is there any side affects? What should I avoid using when on these drugs? Thank you ## 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. Common side effects are nausea, somnolence (sleepiness) and gastrointestinal side effects reported as relatively common. Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Is lexamil safe for breastfeeding moms? My son is 2 years old ## Main use of ESPIRIDE 50mg Caps. What is the most comon side affects I am on high blood presure treetment ## Espiride was prescribed to me when my wife ...

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can it interfer with my circle, i skiped a month now withount menstruation ## Yes, most antidepressants can lengthen your cycle, and in some cases prevent menstruation, while a woman is taking them, according to the NIH. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and loss of libido. How long have you been taking it?

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