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Lexapro Side Effects Report #5362954-9Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, disturbance in attention, dizziness, emotional disorder, heart rate increased, increased appetite, libido decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, LEXAPRO ORAL SOLUTION. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5363406-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on June 04, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, dystonia, facial paresis, sinusitis. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5368512-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability, legal problem, loss of employment. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5369825-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from IRELAND on June 07, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, depression, diet refusal, lower respiratory tract infection, meningitis, serotonin syndrome, weight decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FERROUS FUMARATE, MONTELUKAST, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5373301-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, myocardial infarction, nervousness. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG 1 TABLET PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5375782-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dizziness, dyspnoea, headache, nausea, psychotic disorder, throat tightness. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5375803-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 6.31 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular septal defect, trisomy 21. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD; TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with PRENATAL VITAMIN, LEVOXYL, RHOGAM. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5376991-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, depression, dissociation, disturbance in attention, feeling abnormal, impaired work ability, paraesthesia. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG 1 TIME DAILY. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5046415-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertensive crisis. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5049336-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with nervousness, hepatitis c and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, anaemia, colitis ischaemic, hypersomnia, hypothyroidism, infection, malaise, rash pruritic, urticaria. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEGASYS, RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5049815-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 7.25 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, infantile apnoeic attack, premature baby. LEXAPRO dosage: 40 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5049816-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pregnancy, premature labour. LEXAPRO dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5050526-5
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported LEXAPRO problem on June 23, 2006. Male patient, weighting 7.46 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neonatal disorder, platelet count decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5050529-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 22, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, VALPROATE. Patient died on 05/13/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051488-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 07, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anuria, asthenia, dehydration, gun shot wound, hallucination, headache, increased insulin requirement, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051489-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, migraine and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase decreased, anxiety, blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio decreased, condition aggravated, depression, divorced, homicidal ideation, insomnia. LEXAPRO dosage: 30 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, MARIJUANA, ZONEGRAN, WELLBUTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051491-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypothyroidism. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with EVISTA, ACTONEL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051492-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with VALTREX. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051494-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with stress and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose fluctuation. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, HUMALOG, FEXOFENADINE, FUROSEMIDE, LISINOPRIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051573-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, tremor, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051575-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 29, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, back pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, convulsion, headache, pain. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, LORTAB, LISINOPRIL, CLARITIN, RELAFEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5051736-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 216.0 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, dry mouth, dysphagia, insomnia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG Q DAY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5054206-1
Health Professional from IRELAND reported LEXAPRO problem on June 30, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoptysis, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5054491-6
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5055823-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient died on 05/25/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5055831-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5056056-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, hypertension and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, apathy, asthenia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, hypersomnia, malaise, nephritis interstitial, renal impairment. LEXAPRO dosage: 22.5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX, LOTREL, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5056060-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac valve disease, insomnia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GARLIC S. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059051-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, back pain, radicular pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, convulsion, headache, pain, postictal state. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, LORTAB, LISINOPRIL, CLARITIN, RELAFEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059052-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059053-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular septal defect, foetal disorder, pregnancy, refusal of treatment by patient. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PRENATAL VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059128-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypothyroidism. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059134-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperreflexia, intervertebral disc protrusion, multiple sclerosis. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059135-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of employment, obsessive-compulsive disorder. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, INDERAL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5059149-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal pain. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5060042-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on July 10, 2006. Male patient was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5061109-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, anaemia, anhedonia, arthralgia, asthenia, condition aggravated, fatigue, loss of control of legs, pain in extremity. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, ALLEGRA, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5061577-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, intentional overdose, suicidal ideation. LEXAPRO dosage: 30 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/08/2005.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5062841-X
Health Professional from NETHERLANDS reported LEXAPRO problem on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram qt prolonged. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, SALBUTAMOL AER, SERETIDE AEROSOL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5065600-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, choroidal effusion, ciliary body disorder, corneal oedema, myopia. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5065603-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, dyspnoea, fatigue, feeling abnormal, heart rate irregular, respiratory tract congestion, sinus congestion. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN, PREVACID, WARFARIN, PACERONE, AMBIEN, CENTRUM SLIVER. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5065988-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with bone disorder, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, pain of skin, pruritus, skin disorder. LEXAPRO dosage: 10MG ONCE A DAY 047. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, SYNTHROID, LEENA. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5066878-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, economic problem, injury asphyxiation, loss of employment. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, ALTOCOR, HYZAAR. Patient died on 07/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5066882-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, anger and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, heart rate decreased, loss of consciousness, syncope vasovagal. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, STRATTERA. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5066891-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 20, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: benign breast neoplasm, breast cyst, breast discharge, intentional overdose, intentional self-injury, self-injurious ideation, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE ER, DEPAKOTE ER, RISPERDAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5066907-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2006. Male patient, weighting 2.45 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeding disorder neonatal, life support, premature baby, respiratory disorder neonatal. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5066914-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, chest pain, diarrhoea, dysgeusia, fatigue, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal pain, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, heart rate increased. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, DYAZIDE, LASIX, ESTROSTEP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5067209-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on July 21, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, resuscitation. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, SALBUTAMOL AER, SERETIDE AEROSOL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5067666-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, back pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, convulsion, loss of consciousness, pain, postictal headache, postictal state. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, LISINOPRIL, LORATADINE, NABUMETONE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5069470-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5072012-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, weighting 8.07 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: crying, jaundice neonatal, neonatal disorder. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5072087-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Female patient was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tardive dyskinesia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5073071-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, depressive symptom, suicidal ideation, therapeutic response decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE, PREMARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5073118-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthenia, blood pressure increased, chest discomfort, condition aggravated, dry mouth, headache, heart rate increased, incorrect dose administered. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, CARDIZEM, DYAZIDE, TENORMIN, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN E, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075620-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression, hypothyroidism and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bifascicular block, blood pressure increased, electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged, electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, qrs axis abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: 15 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, THYROID, RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075623-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with feeling abnormal and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic arteriosclerosis, completed suicide, ear haemorrhage, gastric mucosal lesion, hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly, injury asphyxiation, mediastinal haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075624-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 24 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/24/2004.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075626-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 27 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/23/2003.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075627-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with electrolyte imbalance and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood triglycerides increased. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with NARPROXEN, GOODY. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075628-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, gun shot wound, suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5075629-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bladder cancer, cardiac murmur, myocardial infarction, post procedural complication. LEXAPRO dosage: 30 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PILOCARPINE, LIPITOR, COLLACE, ASPIRIN, BICARBONATE, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5078576-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5078931-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, confusional state, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, feeling abnormal, hyperhidrosis, loss of consciousness, pain. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5080136-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: appendicitis perforated, haematoma infection, haemoglobin decreased, incisional hernia, operative haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5080140-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic valve incompetence, cardiac valve disease, insomnia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GARLIC S. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081294-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ear infection, insomnia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, ATENOLOL, LIPITOR, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081295-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, haematemesis, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081300-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 5.56 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation neonatal. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT W, SYNTHROID, VITAMIN B6, PROPRANOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081312-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 23 years of age, weighting 291.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal dreams, activities of daily living impaired, affect lability, aggression, cold sweat, depression, disturbance in attention. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG ONCE DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081343-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema multiforme. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081344-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with stress and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, anxiety, bacterial infection, dehydration, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal infection, hyperacusis, mental impairment, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081349-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: benign breast neoplasm, breast cyst, breast discharge, intentional self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE ER, DEPAKOTE ER, RISPERDAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081354-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, electrocardiogram abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081582-6
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, hiccups, hyponatraemia, muscle spasms. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, CARDURA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081583-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gestational diabetes, haemorrhage, pregnancy. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, PRENATAL VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081584-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, FLONASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5081585-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pregnancy, thrombosis, vaginal haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, PRENATAL VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5084740-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, diastolic dysfunction, electrocardiogram qt prolonged. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, SALBUTAMOL AER, SERETIDE AEROSOL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5085066-0
Health Professional from IRELAND reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic arteriosclerosis, completed suicide, ear haemorrhage, gastric mucosal lesion, hepatic steatosis, injury asphyxiation, mediastinal haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5085067-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from IRELAND on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with depressed mood and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic disorder, arteriosclerosis, completed suicide, ear haemorrhage, gastric disorder, hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly, injury asphyxiation, intentional self-injury. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5085832-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ear infection, increased upper airway secretion, insomnia, muscle tightness, nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, ATENOLOL, LIPITOR, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5085833-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient died on 05/29/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5085835-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on June 19, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, thinking abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5086963-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, headache. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, DIOVAN HCT, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5086967-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, loss of employment, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5088435-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acid base balance abnormal, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood pressure decreased, blood sodium decreased, blood urea increased, breath sounds abnormal, cardiac failure. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, ATIVAN, HEPARIN, LOVENOX, NORCO, LASIX. Patient died on 02/08/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5088838-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, convulsion neonatal, posturing. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO AT LEAST 9 MONTHS. During the same period patient was treated with EPHEDRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5089147-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 17 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, injury asphyxiation. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient died on 08/11/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5089150-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, ear congestion, ear discomfort, ear infection, insomnia, middle ear effusion, muscle tightness, nasal congestion, productive cough. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, ATENOLOL, LIPITOR, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5091656-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal angiodysplasia, haematocrit decreased, platelet count decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, ASPIRIN, VERAPAMIL, ARSENIC, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5092275-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5092774-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, haematemesis, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5092775-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with abdominal pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, body temperature increased, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEMEROL, TRILEPTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5092885-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, weighting 8.88 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, neonatal respiratory arrest. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5092886-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coagulopathy, hypertension, transient ischaemic attack. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5093614-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia. LEXAPRO dosage: 60 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, SEROQUEL, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5093615-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, gun shot wound, head injury, refusal of treatment by patient, treatment noncompliance. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient died on 05/29/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5096052-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, irritability, mania, paranoia. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5096061-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Aug 25, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, muscle twitching. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR, CRESTOR, ZANTAC. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5096153-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood calcium decreased, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, hyponatraemia, muscle spasms, myocardial infarction, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, CARDURA, LOPRESSOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Escitalopram
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603005.html
(es sye tal' oh pram)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as escitalopram during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant. Children younger than 18 years of age should not normally take escitalopram, but in some cases, a doctor may decide that escitalopram is the best medication to treat a child's condition.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take escitalopram or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking escitalopram, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with escitalopram. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Escitalopram comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take escitalopram, take it at around the same time every day, in the morning or in the evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take escitalopram exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of escitalopram and increase your dose after 1 week.
It may take 1 to 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of escitalopram. Continue to take escitalopram even if you feel well. Do not stop taking escitalopram without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking escitalopram, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking escitalopram,
- tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to escitalopram, citalopram (Celexa), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking pimozide (Orap) or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take escitalopram. If you stop taking escitalopram, you should wait at least 14 days before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- you should know that escitalopram is very similar to another SSRI, citalopram (Celexa). You should not take these two medications together.
- tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, and vitamins you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antihistamines; aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); ketoconazole (Sporanox); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithotabs); linezolid (Zyvox); medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; medications for migraine headaches such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); other antidepressants such as desipramine (Norpramin); sedatives; sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; tramadol; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking, especially products containing St. John's wort or tryptophan.
- tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had seizures or liver, kidney, thyroid, or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking escitalopram, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking escitalopram.
- you should know that escitalopram may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Escitalopram may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- constipation
- changes in sex drive or ability
- drowsiness
- increased sweating
- dizziness
- heartburn
- stomach pain
- excessive tiredness
- dry mouth
- increased appetite
- flu-like symptoms
- runny nose
- sneezing
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- unusual excitement
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
Escitalopram may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- tremor
- drowsiness
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- seizures
- confusion
- forgetfulness
- fast breathing
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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