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Total Lexapro reports: 549.Lexapro FDA safety alerts: 2004 2005 2007 .
Reported deaths: 97 Reported hospitalizations: 172.
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Reported Lexapro Side Effects: completed suicide, anxiety, depression, condition aggravated, dizziness, suicidal ideation, amnesia, gun shot wound, loss of consciousness, nausea, injury asphyxiation.
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Lexapro Side Effects Report #5280591-1Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, homicide, hyperhidrosis, injury, physical assault, retching, self mutilation. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5282462-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 196.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, completed suicide, diarrhoea, dizziness, dry mouth, gun shot wound, head injury, headache, hyperhidrosis. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/11/2007.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5284242-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral disorder, convulsion, electroencephalogram abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5285964-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 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, cardiac malposition, cardiac murmur, cardiac ventricular disorder, dextrocardia, heart disease congenital, malformation venous. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with PRENATAL VITAMIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5286080-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, stress and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, akathisia, anxiety, arthropathy, asthenia, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, blood ketone body present, blood sodium decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, SERZONE, COZAAR, HUMULIN N, HUMALOG, KLONOPIN. Patient died on 10/26/2003.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5286085-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, chest injury, completed suicide, emphysema, gun shot wound, hepatic steatosis, stress at work, weight decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/14/2005.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5286086-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 22 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.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5287925-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 34 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, condition aggravated, depression, feeling jittery, injury asphyxiation, insomnia, mood swings, paranoia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN, AMBIEN. Patient died on 10/17/2004.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5287926-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, insomnia and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: affective disorder, completed suicide, disturbance in attention, injury asphyxiation, paranoia, psychomotor hyperactivity, vision blurred. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient died on 03/13/2004.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5287927-6
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. 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: agitation, anxiety, blood ph decreased, contusion, depressed mood, fall, feeling hot, fractured sacrum. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, LAMICTAL, PREVACID, SINGULAIR, ADVAIR, ALBUTEROL, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5285026-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, concussion, fall, fracture, haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5290249-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, blood ethanol increased, completed suicide, condition aggravated, depression, gun shot wound. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN. Patient died on 09/17/2003.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5292011-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 26, 2007. 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: hypersensitivity, skin disorder, skin exfoliation. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5293102-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, bundle branch block right, condition aggravated, dizziness, electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged, fall, hypertension, loss of consciousness, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, MUCINEX, FLOMAX, ASPIRIN, ZETIA, SYNTHROID, LISINOPRIL, CENTRUM SILVER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5293103-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 145.8 lb, was diagnosed with depression, breakthrough pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, delusion, disorientation, hallucination, lethargy, mental status changes, paranoia, pericardial effusion. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL CITRATE, FENTANYL CITRATE, FENTANYL CITRATE, FENTANYL CITRATE, OXYCONTIN, LORTAB, TYLENOL, FLEXERIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5293911-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, anxiety, completed suicide, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, fatigue, feeling abnormal, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, DIAZEPAM, ZOLPIDEM, NORDIAZEPAM, MORPHINE, HYDROCODONE, GLUCOPHAGE. Patient died on 10/09/2003.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5295656-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, chest pain, depression, ill-defined disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, nausea, presyncope, skin discolouration, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 10MG 1 TIME/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5295669-6
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 285.0 lb, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: marital problem, personality change. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5296453-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with depression, insomnia and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, disorientation, increased appetite, sleep walking, somnolence. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5298469-6
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 66 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 glucose decreased, confusional state, dizziness, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS, FOSAMAX, LISINOPRIL, SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5298470-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ankle fracture, basedow's disease, fall, foot fracture, hypothyroidism. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEASONALE, CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5298471-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with nervousness and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, chest pain, completed suicide, depressed mood, dyspepsia, dyspnoea, fatigue, feeling cold. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, ATIVAN, NEXIUM. Patient died on 07/01/2005.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5298472-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, physical assault. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5299239-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. 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: breast cancer female. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5299241-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, bronchitis and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, chest pain, diarrhoea, nausea, presyncope, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN, NEXIUM, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5299656-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukopenia, platelet count decreased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RESTORIL, LIBRIUM, RITALIN, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5301937-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 63 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, injury. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient died on 10/26/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302008-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with panic disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorgasmia. LEXAPRO dosage: 25MG ONCE A DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302528-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 7.44 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart disease congenital, transposition of the great vessels. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, PRENATAL VITAMIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302533-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302536-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 66 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 glucose decreased, confusional state, dizziness, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, nausea. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS, FOSAMAX, LISINOPRIL, SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302539-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 265.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, fall, syncope. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5302957-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 17.00 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: craniosynostosis, pregnancy. LEXAPRO dosage: 20MG 1 TIME DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5304516-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 165.0 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 1 PER DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/17/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5304518-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 195.0 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 1 PER DAY PO. Patient died on 10/26/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5307715-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 64 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, optic nerve sheath haemorrhage, papilloedema, visual disturbance. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN, CYMBALTA, CLONAZEPAM, HYZAAR, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5307744-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, panic attack and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5308372-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with back pain, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea, fall, tardive dyskinesia, tremor. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOVANCE, ULTRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5308426-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 14.00 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, congenital anomaly. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5308435-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5309600-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 10, 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: affect lability, asthenia, decreased appetite, disturbance in attention, dizziness, eye disorder, heart rate increased, increased appetite. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5311098-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, alcohol use, amnesia, head injury, psychotic disorder. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, HYZAAR, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5312824-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 15 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 consciousness, petit mal epilepsy, tremor. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QW PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5313134-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, anxiety, completed suicide, diarrhoea, fatigue, feeling abnormal, intentional self-injury, laceration. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG;DAILY;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, DIAZEPAM, ZOLPIDEM, MORPHINE, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, GLUCOPHAGE, DIOVAN. Patient died on 10/09/2003.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5314255-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperemesis gravidarum, pregnancy, suppressed lactation. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5314256-4
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: energy increased, feeling abnormal, grandiosity, hypomania, psychotic disorder, thinking abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5315270-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 19, 2007. 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: no adverse effect. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5315271-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, panic disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: post procedural complication, splenic haemorrhage. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, SYNTHROID, BENICAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5316301-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dystonia, intervertebral disc protrusion, muscle spasms. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with MIRAPEX. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5318411-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, heart rate decreased, loss of consciousness, petit mal epilepsy, tremor. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. 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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