Lexamil Side Effects

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Yes I am using lexamil and gained tremedous weight, feeling light headed and feel like vomiting. I am heavily depressed (lost my boy recently) ## First, please allow me to state that I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I hope life eventually brings you much better days, though I know that will take time. Lamotigrine, commonly sold under the brand name Lamictal is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer, commonly used to treat Epilepsy, BiPolar disorder and some forms of depression. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, insomnia, nightmares and weight changes. You can read more about it here: ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, commonly sold in the US under the brand name Lexapro. This is an SSRI antidepressant, that is also used to treat some c...

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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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My wife has a yellowish discharge after stopping Lexamil now for about 4 months and it happens during ovulation. When taking Lexamil she had whitish lumpy discharges which have now stopped. Could it be the cause? ## Hi, Joh! She should consult her doctor. This could be due to a yeast infection, primarily in reference to the white, lumpy discharge and that will require treatment. However, some discharge around ovulation time can be normal and that one may not be anything to worry about. Has she ever had a yeast infection in the past?

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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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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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what problems have people had with lexamil users that have alcohol as well.....my husband is on lexamil 1 tab a day but if he does not take the tab hes moody and morbid and if he drinks alcohol it makes him unco operative ....what can i do ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, it is an SSRI antidepressant. It can be dangerous to use with alcohol, because it can cause great worsening of the side effects. These may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and irritability. Read more: I cannot tell you what to do about it, however, have you tried telling his doctor about the problem? ## What are the side effects of taking Lexamil and smoking? ## I don't think it is likely to be dangerous to drink alcohol while on escitalopram. However, effects of the drug are very speci...

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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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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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is it safe to take lexamil during pregnancy ## I am 5 weeks pregnant and want know if it is safe for my unborn baby if i continue taking Lexamil 20mg daily ## Hi please give me more info on livifem. If got huge hairloss already now I don't want to take this tab because it is one of the side effects. What else could I drink

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i am currently on all three of the above mentioned and would like to know if there is any thing to watch out for , why i am on all 3 and what the effect is ## Zyprexa (generic name Olanzapine) is mainly used to treat schizophrenia, however its also used for anorexia or for patients undergoing chemotherapy who may be experiencing nausea and vomiting. It is an anti-psychotic. it should not be used for patients with histories of seizures, diabetes, or who have attempted suicide. i am unfamiliar with the other meds. Do you know their generic names? ## Some of the most common side effects of Zyprexa include: drowsiness, weight gain, aggressiveness and apathy. The active ingredient in Lexamil is Escitalopram, an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness,...

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I am on major depression and on treatment,I am taking Laxamil tablets,I am concern that I am working on stressful environment with side effect of this is anyhing that you can recommend,I am loosing weight and I got motional,I am sometime happu and sometimes moody. ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, this is an SSNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. It is hard to say, especially since this site is not medical professionals, if your symptoms are caused by the medication or your condition in general, both are possibilities and we cannot possibly suggest a treatment. Have you tried speaking to your doctor about it? You may need to change your medications or do a dosage adjustment. ## Hi, i my doc has prescribed ...

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