For many people, these improve within weeks of starting an antidepressant
Escitalopram Brand name: Cipralex
Most people respond well to Lexapro (escitalopram) as a treatment for depression or anxiety, but the first few weeks of use can cause unwanted
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irregular or slow heart rate
It should knock you out for at least 6-7 hours and without the risky side effects of sleep medication
I have taken lots of psych meds
However, a person experiencing insomnia may want to schedule Lexapro for the morning
You can take escitalopram with or without food
One drop of the oral solution contains the active ingredient escitalopram oxalate, equal to 1mg/mL escitalopram base
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In some cases, however, antidepressants cause side effects that don't go away
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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
Side effects like dry mouth, decreased appetite, and nausea
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I am not sure if this has something to do with my Lexapro or not
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
swelling of the face, tongue, mouth, or throat
Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg (20 drops) per day
You may be able to lower your total cost by filling a greater quantity at one time
Added 3 May 2018: I’ve been on lexapro for only about 6 weeks and I’ve been slowly increasing the dosage, starting at only 2
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You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach America’s Poison The main differences between Celexa and Lexapro are: Celexa is a branded version of citalopram and Lexapro is a branded version of escitalopram
However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day