Dry eyes are a common side effect of LASIK to correct nearsightedness and farsightedness, although it's usually temporary
Some people may have a higher chance of eye problems with this medicine (escitalopram tablets)
Many, such as dry mouth, headache, and nausea, go away within a couple weeks as the body adjusts to Lexapro
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There is a single report of central retinal vein thrombosis in association with citalopram
Re: Lexapro & Dry Eyes? Oh, also, just a IFY, the genteal gel is a little pricey ( I think about $10 for a small tube), but like I said, i use it twice a day, and the tube lasts about 3 months! I truly wouldn't go generic, like I said, it was like vaseline! 01-16-2006, 02:31 PM
It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your
Your doctor may want you to have an eye exam to see if you have a higher chance of these eye problems
Runny nose
Chemotherapeutic agents cannot differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells
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These side effects can vary depending on the condition Lexapro is being used to treat
Mood stabilizers (Lithium)
These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
Changes in vision
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (escitalopram tablets) with care
Treatment
1% to 1%): Abnormal accommodation, abnormal vision, blepharospasm, blurred vision, dry eyes, eye infection, eye irritation, eye pain, mydriasis, ocular hemorrhage, visual disturbance, xerophthalmia"
Nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, constipation, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, and increased sweating may occur
Escitalopram (Oral Route) Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
place, or person, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, extremely high fever or body temperature, holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact, hyperventilation