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Common side effects of Lexapro include nausea, sexual side
In some cases, high levels of blood sugar
If you have diabetes or high blood sugar, you probably know some of the things that cause your glucose (another name for blood sugar) to go up
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Side effects
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac (fluoxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) may raise blood pressure, though these drugs are less likely to
This section describes the typical Lexapro dose
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Side effects may include taste alterations, shaking, fever, weight loss, weight gain, and headache
Lexapro tablets are film-coated, round tablets containing escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg escitalopram base
Wellbutrin SR and immediate-release bupropion are typically taken twice daily, in the morning, afternoon, or evening
Hypoglycemia is high blood glucose (blood sugar)
Lexapro also puts you in a weird head space—it can cause dizziness or drowsiness
Atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol are beta blockers that treat heart problems like irregular heart rates and high blood pressure
Serious side effects of Prozac and Lexapro can include: suicidal thoughts or actions
People who take some of the newer antidepressants, including Lexapro, may have a slightly higher rate of weight
redness or other discoloration of the skin
Our results indicate that 8 weeks of SSRI treatment may have a positive effect on glucose–insulin metabolism
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening condition that can cause death if not treated
If you find that you feel nauseated after taking Lexapro, you can try taking it with food