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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Side Effects Of Drug Lexapro

FDA wants antidepressant labels to include risks for newborns, migraine patients

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Depression, Adolescents, and Antidepressants
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...should be carefully monitored by a doctor for side effects. Parents should promptly seek medical... Read more »

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Lexapro and lower back pain?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...wrote... The other day I sat down and read my side effects to the med Lexapro. While reading... Read more »

Health Guide

Treatment Helpful in Reducing Risk of Depression After Stroke
...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... Read more »
Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
...Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)•    Paroxetine (Paxil)•    Citalopram Hydrobromide (Celexa)Side effects from these medications can include nausea or jumpiness; however, these side effects... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...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... Read more »
Strattera
...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... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
...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... Read more »

Medications

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Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...correct dose. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to... Read more »

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...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »

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...such as MDMA/"ecstasy," amphetamine. (See also Side Effects section.) Tell your doctor or... Read more »

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