Friday, October, 30, 2009
Side Effects Of Drug Lexapro
October 02, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked that two new side
effects be added to the warning labels of some antidepressants,
including Paxil, Effexor, Lexapro, and Zoloft. Some antidepressants
may cause a fatal lung condition in newborns whose mothers took the
drugs while pregnant. The FDA also wants consumers warned about the
possibility of a life-threatening condition called serotonin
syndrome in patients who take antidepressants with some migraine
medicines.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Teri Robert
,
Health Expert
...should be carefully monitored by a doctor for side effects. Parents should promptly seek medical...
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Health Guide
...percent vs. 34.5 percent). There was no significant difference between groups in the frequency of
side effects. The authors of the article concluded, "In this study of nondepressed patients...
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...Escitalopram Oxalate (
Lexapro)• Paroxetine (Paxil)• Citalopram Hydrobromide (Celexa)
Side effects from these medications can include nausea or jumpiness; however, these
side effects...
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...While some people may not feel relief from anxiety symptoms and some may not be able to tolerate
side effects, the majority of people do find relief from the debilitating impact of anxiety in...
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...disorder, depression or other mental illnessesHistory of blood clots, stroke or heart attach Common
Side Effects: Although the following is not a complete list, below the most common
side...
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...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years. However, because of frequent
side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of...
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Medications
Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »
...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
...correct dose. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to... Read more »
...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »
...such as MDMA/"ecstasy," amphetamine. (See also Side Effects section.) Tell your doctor or... Read more »
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