What Is Lexamil

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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What Is Lexamil Used For ? My girlfriend is rejecting me and wants to be alone . What is the side effects ? ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, it is an antidepressant and it may cause a loss of libido as a side effect. Learn more PCOS details here. If it is causing that much of a problem, she should talk to her doctor, this just may not be the right medication for her. Are there any other comments or questions?

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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 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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My husband is on lexamil 20mg, one a day.. He sufferp from nightmares, can this be a side effect. ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant and yes, nightmares are possible with virtually any medication like this that works on brain chemicals. Learn more Lexamil details here. If there are severe enough to be interfering with his ability to sleep normally, then he should consult with his doctor, as it may not be the right medication for him to use and he may need to try something else. How long has been taking it? ## My husband has been using lexamil 10ml for 2 months then the Dr.upped the dosage to 20mg a day. He has been using 20mg for a month now and since then he has been getting nightmares.. ## How long does Lexamil take to have effect!I...

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Since I started taking Lexamil, my daily run has become agonizingly difficult. Is there a correlation? ## Hello, Carl! How are you? Difficult in what way? What types of issues are you experiencing? How long have you been taking it? The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello Verwon, Can one use Creatine subliment with Lexamil as general boost? Thank you

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Hi, please help. Is there any danger in splitting a Lexamil 20mg pill in half? ## What has your doctor advised? It is generally safe to do with any medication that isn't time release, except for in certain cases, where your doctor has told you not to, or there are specific warnings on the bottle or monograph that say not to do so. Learn more about Lexamil Details

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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 was prescribed Lexamil in France after he death of my husband, and found them to be a great help. Since coming to England I cannot get it from my G P. What is the equivalent in England. ## I'm don't know what the name brand would be there, but the active ingredient/generic would be Escitalopram, it's an SSRI antidepressant. You may want to ask your doctor or pharmacist what they have that contains that as the active ingredient. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can lexamil help for ADHD in adult female? ## No, this is an antidepressant, so it is not usually used to treat such conditions. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. Did your doctor prescribe this for you?

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Please can you help I have been on cipralex 20mg for 2012 to 2014 then pyscotherapist changed to lexamil because of the cost, in 2014 i went then i went on Azor and take herbal amega 3,6 plus ginkgo biloba , my driving is a problem, i was on half azor and then take quater if i need to drive, now i picked up such tension and spasm on my muscles because i stopped azor, can i take azor and lexamil together, please help ## Had lots of complications with cipralex and lexamil, I decided to come off all meds and stick with Azor 0.25mg , I take half in the morning. This had made me sane and after all the traumatic issues of divorce , hi jacking i can now live again. ## You should be aware that U.S. FDA warns that Azor carries the risk of being habit forming, its other side effects may possibly ...

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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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The chemist gave me Zytomil but I have been on Lexamil for 12 years. Is it the same or am I going to start side effects again? ## Hello diane, Both Zytomil and Lexamil contain the same active ingredient Escitalopram Oxalate, so to some degree yes the drugs are the same. What may seperate these pills is what inactive ingredients they use which will determine a number of things including how long it takes you to absorb the drug, flavor, release timing, administration technique etc. I don't see a reason that you would start experiencing adverse effects so long as you don't react poorly to the new inactive ingredients. If you do start to have problems inform your doctor as soon as you can to ensure that you are still safe to administer the medication. I hope you have a great day, le...

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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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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 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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Hi, I have been on Lexamil 10mg for 2 years and then about a hear ago my dr increased the dosage to 20mg, which I took for 6 months. However I have stop taking the meds approx 6 months ago. I am a very bad pill drinker and then to forr. I feel that I struggle more with anxiaty than depression and rather preferred Azor/Xanor SR. Would you recommend me going back oono Lexamil? My dad passed away 7 months ago and have a stressful job. Is it better to be on an anti-depress like Lexamil or Azor/Xanor? Can one drink both? Should I start with a lower dosage of Lexamil instead of the 20mg again? ## Hello, Mandy! How are you? Only your doctor can really advise you as to what medication would be safest for you to try. Have you consulted your doctor, again, yet?

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What can I do to prevent weight gain while using Lexamil? I am also taking birth control which adds to the possibility of gaining weight. ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant and it isn't known to cause significant weight gain. Compared to taking an oral contraceptive, you are more liable to gain weight from the birth control, rather than the Lexamil. However, you can help keep any changes, from either medication, under control by watching your diet to make sure you aren't eating far more than you should, stick with lower fat foods and get plenty of exercise. Have you spoken to your doctor about your concerns? They will also be able to advise of ideas that may be useful to you.

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I have been taking Lexamil 10mg to 20mg for one and a half months. My body feels stiff and tingly nervous. How long before I start feel relaxed and calm. If Lexamil is not the right medication for me, what would you advise I take instead. One more thing, if Lexamil is an Anti-Depressent, how does it help with nerve repair? ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram and yes, it is an SSRI class antidepressant and some of them can help with some types of nerve pain. Learn more Lexamil details here. It is not an anti-anxiety medication, so it will not make you feel relaxed and calm, that's not how it works. It may help with some symptoms, but as an antidepressant it does not have those types of effects. It will also not do anything to repair the nerves, it can help with som...

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I have been on Lexamil 20 mg for more than 7 weeks. I am 74 years of age. I feel more depressed than ever and have completely lost all interest in life. I have tried most other ant-depressants for over 30 years. ## Have things improved for you any? What type of antidepressants have you tried? You may be resistant to the regular ones, such as SSRIs and SNRIs, so you may actually need to talk to your doctor about trying something very strong that can help with resistant depression, such as an antipsychotic medication, like Abilify. ## maybe it is reactin with your other RX; so there must be something else going on other than just the RX in your life. So..whats really going on....interest to live?? mmm...i do not like the sound of that! :) smile some1 thought of U Vivi

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