Friday, 21 September 2007

Side effects


The side effect profile of escitalopram is close to that of other SSRIs, with nausea, somnolence, and gastrointestinal side effects reported as relatively common. Escitalopram, like other SSRIs, has been shown to cause sexual side effects in many patients.[13] Escitalopram may cause weight gain in certain people. It may also cause dizziness after exercise in children.

Cipralex brand escitalopram package and pill sheet
Cipralex brand escitalopram package and pill sheet

[edit] Discontinuation symptoms

Lexapro discontinuation, particularly abruptly, may cause certain withdrawal symptoms such as paresthesia (for example, electric shock sensations also known as "brain shivers" or "brain zaps"), dizziness and irritability

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