Lexapro side effects?
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My 18-yr. old son was given Lexapro, and it caused him to be so confused and delusional that we had to admit him to a psych hospital for 4 days.  He's been dignosed as bi-polar, and that may be why the Lexapro affected him so badly, it's contra-indicated for bi-polar disorder.  Scary stuff, and I've since heard from others that they've had bad experiences with the drug too.  As for your son's vision going black, the same thing happens to me if I stand up too suddenly, and it is related to blood pressure - mine has always been very low.
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serious side effects, \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nan irregular or fast heartbeat; \nchest pains or very high blood pressure (blurred vision, severe headache, flushing); \nunusual behavior or confusion; or \nliver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).
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I'm on  prescribed Wellbutrin , Depakote ,Clonazepam.and Fluoxetine.   Paxil was ineffective.  Prosac (fluoxetine)  tend to make me gain weight. like most antidepressants do..  One of the side effects of Prosac is suicidal tendencies.  Lithium and Wellbutrin so far are  the drugs of choice.  .  There 's a new drug in the market.  Abilify.
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You are definitely right to look into Lupron's side effects.  If we were to believe the docs and Takeda Abbott Pharmaceutical's prescribing literature, we'd all think Lupron was the greatest thing since sliced bread.  It's not.\n\nSide effects are potentially extremely negative and long-lasting, and include (as reported by the manufacturer itself):\n\nIncluding but not limited to - Asthenia, General pain, Headache, Hot flashes/sweats, Nausea/vomiting, GI disturbances, Edema, Weight gain/loss, Acne, Hirsutism, Joint disorder, Myalgia, Decreased libido, Depression/emotional lability, Dizziness, Nervousness, Neuromuscular disorders, Paresthesias, Skin reactions at injection site, Breast changes/tenderness/pain, Vaginitis, Flu-like symptoms, Heart palpitations, Syncope, Tachycardia, Appetite changes, Dry mouth, Thirst, Ecchymosis, Lymphadenopathy, Anxiety, Insomnia/Sleep disorders, Delusions, Memory disorder, Personality\ndisorders, Rhinitis, Alopecia, Hair disorder, Nail\ndisorder, Conjunctivitis, Ophthalmologic disorders, Taste perversion, and Dysuria. \n\nTypically, users of Lupron experience what is known as Clinical Flare, which is an exacerbation of side effects and symptoms during the first 2 injections or so; after about the 3rd injection, the symptoms for which you are using the drug (i.e., Endometriosis) may begin to temporarily decrease.\n\nHopefully, because of the way in which you are taking it and the reason for which you are taking it (which is off-label usage, not that it's that big of a deal), you will be one of the lucky ones who only experiences minimal side effects for a short time and in whom the drug is effective and has no negative effects. Good luck to you.
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I used to take Lexapro, and my brother takes Paxil, and we each have noticed that our anxiety is worse on days we skip it.  I don't think this is the placebo effect.  Our bodies become very used to the amount of serotonin in our system, and when you miss a day it probably throws you off a little.
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Reported side effects include mild dizziness or drowsiness, weakness, double vision, abnormal ejaculation, or changes in libido. Please talk to your doctor to let him know what you are experiencing.
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If you aren't getting a refill let it stretch the full 8 days. \n\nIt can be difficult and dangerous to go off of. Maybe you should talk to whoever perscribed it. \n\nYou need to slowly do off of it. Take one pill then a half of a pill until you run out. Make sure you wean yourself off it because otherwise there could be bad side effects and you probably need to get a refill to help you wean off it because you were on it for so long. I think that would be best. Lexapro is something you need to go on slowly and get off slowly. Definately slowly decrease your dosage, you were on it for a long time and could get nauseous and have headaches while you get off it. \n\nIf you don't feel like its working for you look into neurontin. its really helpful, i didn't feel like lexapro realyl worked for me.
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I've been on Zoloft for awhile & so has my Dad....\n\nBut here's some side effects:\nheadache \ntremor, nervousness, or anxiety \nnausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; \nsleepiness or insomnia; or \ndecreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.\n\nI copied & pasted that from health at yahoo...\n\nZoloft also makes my Dad sweat...I don't believe it mentioned that...I just makes me sleepy, so I just started taking it before bedtime.\n\nAlso, you should mention the side effects to your Dr.
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I take Celexa, which is about the same thing as Lexapro, only less refined.  There is a generic form of Celexa, and THAT's what I go with.
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I am not a medical doctor, but I feel that your intuition is right. Since Lexapro is prescribed for depression there could be some conflict. Lexapro official site doesn't mention Valerian or Kava Kava, but I would suggest you check with your pharmacist.  He or she will know how Lexapro reacts with benzodiazepines which work similarly to Valerian, for example. I am not a pharmacist, but I feel that Valerian root might interfere with Lexapro, because, with prolonged use Valerian root tends to cause dependency and the known withdrawal symptoms resemble depression. As far as Kava Kava is concerned there is a warning and a ban on the products containing Kava Kava because it reportedly leads to a serious liver disfunction--August 2002, Federal Ministry of Health, Health Canada. I hope it helps.
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Sid effects of paxil are--headaches,nervousness,insomnia,drowsiness,anxiety,trmor,dizziness,fatique,sedation, and more. These are just what you MAY get-you need to give the body time to adapt to the medication-and you may NEVER have a side effect. Please monitor your blood pressure while taking this.
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Hello..I was on Seroxat( contains Paroxetin),it's a SSRI antidepressants which generally is well tolerated ,but as others has multiple possible side effects like constipation,headache(at the beginning of the treatment),dizziness,sometimes causes apathy etc. As to the withdrawal symptoms they are comparatively light and within days the unpleasant feelings stopped.(May cause sleepless nights)..If you need any other information on the topic contact me..Best of luck!!
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-an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives); \n-wheezing or shortness of breath; \n-an unusually slow or irregular heart beat; \n-swelling of the feet or lower legs; \n-leg pain or cramping; \n-sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week); \n-chest (heart) pain; \n-unusually cold or blue feet and hands; or \nskin rash. \n\nIf you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking propranolol and talk to your doctor:\n\n-fatigue or confusion; \n-headache or dizziness; \n-weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate; \n-diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting; \n-depression; \n-nightmares; or impotence (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection).
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ATIVAN  side effects:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/loraz_ad.htm\nNote: it's lorazepam, not lorazipam.\n\nLUSTRAL side effects:\nLUSTRAL is a brand of sertraline hydrochloride marketed in the UK. I've found the side effects of Zoloft, which is also sertraline hydrochloride, currently on the US market:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sertral_ad.htm\n\nThis is for both: Zoloft (US) and Lustral (UK):\nhttp://counsellingresource.com/medications/drug-pages/sertraline.html\n\nThis is for SEROQUEL:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/quetiap_ad.htm\n\nPLEASE NOTE: most of this information is found in the package inserts of the products, and it's aimed to physicians. If you are not a medical expert (as it seems to be, because you are asking for basic information on the products) it can be very difficult for you to correctly understand this stuff, and even more difficult to try to relate it to a particular clinical situation. This can be very misleading. Please bear in mind that this information is not medical advice. I urge you to contact your doctor or any other doctor, to get specific advice. You also can contact a pharmacist for a general opinion.
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(m)\n\nSide effects\n\nMedicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.\n\n\n\nHeadache \nDry mouth \nDifficulty in sleeping (insomnia) \nDepression \nImpotence \nSweating \nDisturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain \nPins and needles (paraesthesia) \nAwareness of your heartbeat (palpitations) \nAlteration in taste \nHot flushes \nSeizures \nLightheadedness \nDecrease in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia) \nHigh blood pressure (hypertension) \nIncreased heart rate (tachycardia) \nAnxiety \nAggravation of haemorrhoids \nKidney disorders \nThe side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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Here's the side effects.  My girlfriend takes lexapro and had the oh so fortunate side effect of loss of sex drive until it built up in her system, as is common with most antidepressants.  That took about a month.  There's more on the source.\n\nSIDE EFFECTS See also the Warning section. Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased sweating, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: changes in sexual interest/performance/satisfaction, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tremor, twitching). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (including rare thoughts of suicide), easy bruising/bleeding, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, seizures, changes in the amount of urine. For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
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This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, or irritability. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.\n\nNotify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following infrequent side effects: dizziness or fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, memory loss), sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the leg accompanied by swelling/warmth/ redness, changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding).\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.