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Last updated on Dec 12, 2022
Like Zoloft (sertraline), it is a selective serotonin reuptake
Possible Lexapro side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, sweating, and more
Lexapro comes as an oral tablet in the Lexapro ( escitalopram ) is a type of antidepressant medication known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI
Older adults—10 mg once a day, taken either in the morning
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tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg; solution: 1 mg/mL: Who can take it? people 18 years and older* people 12 years and older: The charts below list examples of side effects of Lexapro and Zoloft Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects
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Escitalopram is approved by the U
How does it work for mental health conditions? Most common side effects of Lexapro can be managed by changing how or when you take your dose
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Adults
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases
Common Lexapro (escitalopram) side effects include shaking, nausea, trouble sleeping, and fatigue
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Older adults—10 mg once a day, taken either in the morning or lack or loss of strength
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the generic form of Lexapro, is primarily used to treat depression and generalized For MDD, the maximum dose of escitalopram oral tablets is 20 mg daily
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Increased metoprolol plasma levels have been associated with decreased cardioselectivity
If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week
Side effects that occurred more often in people taking a 20-mg daily dose include: nausea;
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