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What Are The Side Affects Of Lexapro
November 24, 2008
Experts from the American College of Physicians (ACP) say that all "second generation" antidepressants are equally effective. The experts' opinion, which appear in a new clinical practice guideline for the ACP, is based on a review of more than 200 published studies about the benefits and side effects of these newer drugs. The review found that second generation antidepressants--a group that includes such commonly used drugs as Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Cymbalta, and Wellbutrin--are all eq...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dan Haupt, M.D.
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Health Expert
...bipolar disorder are at much greater risk for suffering adverse effects from these substances....
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By Amy Hendel
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Health Expert
I have heard women complain that when they take Prozac, the plus side is that they often lose their...
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Health Guide
...paroxetine (Paxil, Asimia, Seroxat), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil), and escitalopram (
Lexapro, Cipralex). There are no significant differences among SSRI brands in...
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...distress. However, following numerous reports of cardiovascular events, as well as skin rashes and other
adverse effects, the FDA is currently re-evaluating the relative risks and benefits of this...
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...tolterodine (Detrol LA) are proving to be especially effective. They improve continence and have fewer
adverse effects than short-acting forms. According to one study of Detrol LA, the drug also...
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...in a step-down manner (gradual reduction) and be monitored regularly. Stopping too quickly can have
adverse effects, including serious effects on the heart. The highest success rates are more...
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...prescribe antidepressant drugsafter ACS or a heart attack because olderantidepressants tended tohave
adverse effects on the heart. Newer antidepressants may be safer. Studies on sertraline...
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