Lexamil 5mg Side Effects

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 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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Does Leximal give you sinusitis and make you feel off balance and sometimes dizzy ## Some of Lexamil's common side effects may include: nausea, dry mouth, headache and weight gain. This is not a complete list of possible side effects (just the most common); you can however view more info on this drug and other side effects in the link below: NOTE: In the link above, you may need to scroll down to the section called Adverse Effects. Do you have any other questions or comments concerning this drug? Please post back if you do. ## Thank you for the reply. I am trying to get off Leximal. Starting drinking 5mg for about a month now. I am currently on 5mg every second day and from next week it will be every 3rd day and so on until I am completly off it. (I have dicussed this with my doctor...

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I took lexamil for 3 months and gradually came off it. Now almost a month after i no longer take lexamil i have noticed that i am gaining weight rapidly and feeling bloated and uncomfortable all the time. Weight gain has occurred even though i am dieting and exercising currently. Please help ## Since you have already stopped the Lexamil, and you're experiencing the weight gain, and bloating, over a month after, it is most likely unrelated to the medication. Ref: Lexamil Information Has anything else changed in your lifestyle, or eating habits, recently? It could also be a natural change due to aging, our bodies do change with time. Are you on any other medications?

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Want to know what teh side effects are? ## mi hija tiene ataques de panico y rabias fuertes pero nunca ha tenido un tratamiento sinembargo empieza con 5mg y dice que la reaxxion fue muy desagradable es cierto que al mes el effecto no se siente?

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Hi please advise I am currently using lozaan 50mg for hypretension. Was taking lexamil 5mg for 6 days but felt horrible. Had pain in the chest and sleepless nights but was tired the whole day. I stopped taking the lexamil. About a year ago I had a very big op and was in hospital for five months. No hypertension medication was given as BP was normal. I was on cilift though. Can I use cilift 20mg with the lozaan 5mg and what would the side effects be. Thank you

I was prescribed Lexamil 5mg and I took 1 on the 11.11.2010 before reading the prescription note. I am feeling so overweight, and my bowel movement is totally altered. How long does the effects last? Alternatively how do I reverse this? ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, it is an antidepressant. Yes, many of them can cause some weight gain, however, taking on pill is not enough to have that effect. It may have caused some bloating and intestinal upset, however, these are normal side effects and should wear off in a few weeks as your body adjusts to the medication. There is also no way to reverse it, other than to just stop taking it for awhile. Have you spoken to your doctor about this? ## I have been on Lexamil for about 18 months now and I struggle terribly with m...

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I have depression and severe anxiety attacks that happens in the mornings. Dr prescribed Lexamil 5mg for the first 10 days and thereafter 10mg together with Urbanol 10mg to be taken together in the mornings. An hour after taking these meds I get very nauseous and have no appetite. My pharmacist said that I should not take these meds together. Dr said I must take it as she prescribed it. You help will be appreciated! ## Hello, Cora! How are you? I'm sorry about the nausea. It may be due to taking them at the same time, which could be what the pharmacist meant. Have you tried taking them with food or a small snack, rather than on an empty stomach? That can sometimes help prevent nausea. The FDA warns that Urbanol carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, su...

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My husband had a Mitral valve replacement and bypass pluss he has heartfailure. He is taking Lasix 40mg,Plenish k,Carloc 12,5mg,Prexum 4mg,Warfarin 5mg,Spiractin 25mg,Lexamil 10mg. As he is impotent the doctor gave him Viagra. He used it once but start feeling funny, his face was red, he got very warm and felt sick but other wise nothing happend. What do you suggest was the dosage to strong, and can he use something with the medication that he is taking aspessialy with the warfarin. ## Viagra contains the active ingredient Sildenafil and it actually works by helping to regulate blood flow, so the side effects he experienced can be normal and have been known to occur in some people that take it. Learn more Viagra details here. And with such a complicated medical history and his being on ...

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Can Urbanol be used as a sleeping tablet? ## Hello, Jade! How are you? Urbanol contains the active ingredient Clobazam, which is a benzodiazepine derivative and yes, they are sometimes used to treat sleep issues, since they can cause drowsiness and sedation as side effects. This medication may also be habit forming and could cause additional side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Clobazam details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi. I am currently using the Urbanol 10mg, and Lexamil 5mg. I have just started on both meds, and I am only drinking half of my lexamil. I still have trouble sleeping, and I have these terrible anxiety attacks when I wake up in the middle of the night and in the morning. My Dr prescribed me a sleeping pill ...

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