Lexapro Side Effects

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Trade Name:  Lexapro
Generic Names:  Escitalopram
What are some of the uncommon side effects of Lexapro?
The least common side effects of Lexpro include hyponatremia, mania, seizures, suicide, and interference with cognitive functioning.
What is the mechanism of Lexapro?
Lexapro potentiates the activity of serotonin in the central nervous system by preventing the reuptake of serotonin. This class medications is known as an SSRI
Is Lexapro safe in pregnancy?
Lexapro has been given a pregnancy category C. This means that in animal reproduction studies, Lexpro has been shown to have adverse effects when administered at doses > human therapeutic doses.
Is Lexapro found in breast milk?
 Yes, Lexapro is excreted in breast milk
How is Lexapro metabolized?
Lexapro is metabolized by the liver primarily by the CYP3A4 AND CYP2C19 isoenzymes.
 Adverse events seen in more than 2% of the people:
Gastrointestinal Nausea (15%), diarrhea (8%), constipation (3%), indigestion (3%), abdominal pain (2%)
Neurological Dry mouth (6%), sweating (5%), dizziness (5%)
General Fatigue (5%), influenza-like symptoms (5%)
Genitourinary Ejaculation disorders (9%), impotence (3%), anorgasmia (2%)
Pulmonary Upper respiratory tract infections (5%), rhinitis (5%), sinusitis (3%)
Psychiatric Insomnia (9%), somnolence (6%), decreased appetite (3%), decreased libido (3%)
Respiratory Rhinitis (5%), sinusitis (2%)