Are you on Lexapro? Do you have nausea, dizziness or insomnia? This video will look at long
term side effects caused by Lexapro. Coming up!
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What is Lexapro ?
Lexapro belongs to a class of drugs known as Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, SSRIs for
short. The generic name is Escitalopram.
What is it used for?
Lexapro is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of major depressive disorder
and generalized anxiety disorder. It is used off-label for a variety of conditions such
as binge eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic
disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual disorder, vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause.
How does Lexapro work?
It works by increasing the amount of the chemical Serotonin in your brain. Having more Serotonin
helps decrease the symptoms of depression and anxiety
Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.
It enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate with each other. Serotonin
in this way impacts your entire body.
Lexapro dosing:
Lexapro comes in the following form as tablets or a solution:
Tablets are 5,10mg and 20mg and the solution is 5mg per 5ml.
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Lexapro warning:
Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children,
adolescents, and young adults. This was seen in short-term studies when anti-depressants
were compared to placebo for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other
psychiatric disorders.
Most common side effects:
GI side effects such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, constipation
Weakness and drowsiness Dizziness
Sweating Insomnia
Dry mouth Decreased sexual drive and impotence
Weight changes Yawning
Bruising & bleeding
If you have the following side effects call your Doctor right away:
• Eye symptoms such as : blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing
halos around lights.This is because Lexapro can affect the muscles of your eye.
• Brain symptoms: increased suicidal thoughts, racing thoughts, unusual risk-taking behavior,
feelings of extreme happiness or sadness. This is because Lexapro is affecting chemical
Serotonin in your brain. • Low Sodium symptoms: severe weakness,
confusion, feeling unsteady, falls, headache. This is because Lexapro affects a hormone
called ADH ( anti diuretic hormone).
• Heart symptoms: Fast and irregular heartbeat. This could be because Lexapro can affect your
heart rhythm and cause a condition called QT prolongation
• Severe nervous system symptoms: high fever, muscle twitching, muscle stiffness, fast heart
rate and palpitations, sweating, hallucinations
If you are interested in which conditions you should NOT take Lexapro click on this
link above. And if you are interested in another anti-depressant
called Sertraline and its side effects click on this link above:
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