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It contains the active drug escitalopram
How it works Lexapro is a brand name for escitalopram which may be used to treat certain conditions associated with mood
Using these medicines together can cause very serious heart problems
What are the possible side effects of Lexapro? Lexapro may cause serious side effects, including: See “What is the most important information I should know about Lexapro?”
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SSRIs on the Dutch market are citalopram (Cipramil®), escitalopram (Lexapro®), fluoxetine (Prozac®), fluvoxamine (Fevarin®), paroxetine (Seroxat®), and sertraline (Zoloft®)
Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including Prozac ( fluoxetine ), Celexa ( citalopram ), Lexapro ( escitalopram ), and Zoloft ( sertraline) can cause 2
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People in the placebo group do not Vascular Disorders: deep vein thrombosis, flushing, hypertensive crisis, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, phlebitis, thrombosis
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Most common side effects of Lexapro can be managed by changing how or when you take your dose
This means you can take Lexapro without food, or without food — whichever works for you
There is some evidence that Lexapro may be more effective than other SSRIs, including Zoloft, in the treatment of depression
Others may notice the medication kicking in within 1 to 3 weeks of treatment initiation
Lexapro is the brand name of the medication escitalopram
Some medications—when taken with Zoloft or Lexapro—can increase the risk of certain conditions
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They belong to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which work by increasing the level of serotonin in the brain
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Doctors prescribe Lexapro for anxiety and depression
Patient C is a male between 51 and 60 years, who used amlodipine, losartan, diclofenac/misprostol and oxazepam
Basically all day for the last 10 days or so my face has been feeling hot to the touch and red
You may be able to lower your total cost by filling a greater quantity at one time
Dry Mouth: Lexapro can cause a feeling of thirst or a sticky sensation in the mouth
3-4 months in - Depression has improved even more, but not completely gone