Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
Drowsiness Dry mouth Fatigue Headaches Increased sweating Common side effects of Lexapro include nausea, sexual side effects, and insomnia
It is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
However, as your body adjusts to the medication, these side effects should resolve
Mild side effects that have been reported with escitalopram include: fatigue; somnolence (tiredness or drowsiness) Feeling sick (nausea) Headaches A dry mouth Sweating a lot Being unable to sleep Feeling sleepy Feeling tired or weak Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and any of these side effects bother you or last more than a few days
However, a person experiencing insomnia may want to Lexapro may cause low salt levels in your body
For many people, these improve within weeks of starting an antidepressant
Possible Lexapro side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, sweating, and more
Depression can make you tired by keeping you awake and preventing you from getting the quality sleep your body needs
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
It is taken by mouth, available commercially as an oxalate salt exclusively
Puede tomar de 1 a 4 semanas o más antes de que sienta el beneficio completo de la escitalopram
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin, or Jantoven
The FDA recently approved escitalopram for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in Call your doctor if you think you've taken too much escitalopram oral tablet
SSRIs like escitalopram (Lexapro) can cause sexual problems, such as ejaculation problems in males, low sex drive, trouble having an orgasm, and erectile dysfunction
Escitalopram may also be used to treat other mental/mood disorders (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder) and hot flashes that occur with menopause
I will wake up very fatigue and after around 2-3 hours i want to nap
If any of these effects last or get If you are having difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep, try taking some Melatonin and/or AlevePM
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These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
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18,19,20 Escitalopram is approximately 150 times more potent than citalopram's R-enantiomer and is responsible for the Lexapro is the trademark name for the generic drug escitalopram, an antidepressant medication
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Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day; increase if necessary after at least 1 week of treatment to 20 mg once a day
You should stop drinking alcohol until you see how the medicine makes you feel
However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day
For older patients (ages 65 and older): The recommended starting dose of Cipralex is 5 mg (5 drops) taken Added 3 May 2018: I've been on lexapro for only about 6 weeks and I've been slowly increasing the dosage, starting at only 2
sweating, dry mouth, increased thirst, loss of appetite; nausea, constipation; yawning; nosebleed, heavy menstrual periods; or
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It increases the amount of serotonin in the brain, a hormone that helps regulate mood
And consuming alcohol while How to take it
Less alert
Take escitalopram exactly as instructed by your doctor
Very low sodium levels can be life-threatening, leading to seizures, passing out, trouble breathing, or death
You should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Escitalopram tablets affect you
In this article, we will take a closer look at Lexapro and its side effects, including fatigue, and explore ways to manage these effects
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Went back to 10mg and started taking with food, which cured the bowel issue
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However, a person experiencing insomnia may want to This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, have trouble with thinking or controlling body movements
Feeling sick (nausea) Headaches A dry mouth Sweating a lot Being unable to sleep Feeling sleepy Feeling tired or weak Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to
Side effects
Some antidepressants may cause insomnia, making it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep, so you may be tired during the day
Having an idea of what to expect can help you prepare
Updated 08/11/2022 Antidepressant dosages can change over time, and that’s no different when it comes to the antidepressant Lexapro®
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