Side Effects of Lexapro
Lexapro side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Lexapro side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk Each individual will experience
Lexapro side effects differently. This list of Lexapro side
effects might not cover all adverse side effects of Lexapro.
Lexapro can cause
serious side effects. Weight
gain and sexual
dysfunction are common Lexapro side effects. Less common but
life threatening is the increased risk of
suicide. Lexapro can also cause
addiction and subsequent
withdrawal symptoms.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Lexapro
side effects before deciding to take Lexapro. Consult your
healthcare professional about Lexapro side effects before using
this drug. The natural antidepressant Deprex
is a safe and effective depression treatment scientifically
formulated to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side
effects commonly associated with Lexapro. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Lexapro is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Lexapro, thoroughly
discuss Lexapro side effect concerns with your physician.
Lexapro Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Decreased sex drive.
_ Impotence.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse.
_ High blood pressure.
_ Low blood pressure.
_ Chills or fever.
_ Nervousness.
_ Anxiety.
_ Dizziness.
_ Weakness.
_ Headache.
_ Blurred vision.
_ Diarrhea.
_ Sleeplessness or insomnia.
_ Tremors.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Lexapro in March 2004
warning that Lexapro side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Lexapro. The FDA urges that Lexapro be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Lexapro side effect. Stop
taking Lexapro and contact your doctor immediately or seek
emergency medical treatment if you experience difficulty
breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or
tongue, hives, a fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure
(blurred vision, headache), low blood pressure (dizziness,
weakness), chills or fever. Contact your doctor immediately if you
experience yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Lexapro completely. Suddenly stopping Lexapro may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Lexapro, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Lexapro. If you have
questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health
care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not
be construed to indicate that Lexapro is safe, effective or
appropriate.
