People with uncorrected narrow angles are at a higher risk of narrow-angle glaucoma, so they should closely monitor any eye problems when taking Lexapro
Lexapro can sometimes cause closed-angle glaucoma (sudden increased pressure in your eye)
This is a decision you and your
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The popular SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro)
The recommended dosage is the same for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
Side effects may include taste alterations, shaking, fever, weight loss, weight gain, and headache
Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen
This condition can be life-threatening and may include: agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status
Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
In rare cases, Lexapro can cause serious side effects
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating major depressive disorder (unipolar) in adults and adolescents (ages 12 to 17) for both acute and maintenance phases
Call your healthcare provider if you or your child have:
Headaches
In some cases, a doctor will adjust your dosage so that side effects are eliminated, or, they may prescribe you fever
irregular or slow heart rate
Number of reports submitted per year: Severity of Vision problems *: least: 14
Heart problems
One thing you don’t want to do is stop taking the medication without doctor supervision because of unwanted weight gain
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If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week
unpredictable mood changes
There is a single report of central retinal vein thrombosis in association with citalopram
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