Escitalopram (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ® US Brand Name Lexapro Canadian Brand Name
Signs and symptoms such as nausea, weight gain or sleep problems can be common initially
These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks
There are things you can do to help cope with them: Feeling sick (nausea) Headaches
Digestive issues: Nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, or appetite loss
Lexapro nausea
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies ()]
This section describes the typical Lexapro dose
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Wait 14 days after stopping escitalopram before you start taking a MAO inhibitor
Side effects may include taste alterations, shaking, fever, weight loss, weight gain, and headache
Nausea and vomiting
suicidality risk in peds and young adult pts in short-term studies; monitor closely for clinical worsening and suicidality; advise families and caregivers of need for close observation and communication w/ prescriber; not
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
It’s been 17 days since I upped my dose of lexapro dose from 15 to 20 mg
unpredictable mood changes
Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) Information