Yes, Lexapro may make you lose your appetite
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
Lexapro and some medicines may affect each other and may cause serious side effects
The typical dosage range is 10 milligrams (mg Lexapro; Canadian Brand Name
Drug features
This weight-loss effect of Lexapro is closely related to the ability of this antidepressant
The FDA
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies ()]
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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
depression, psychomotor impairment, serotonin syndrome (additive effects) Like all antidepressants, Lexapro has some side effects to be aware of
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There are some differences in their side effects with Lexapro being more likely to cause sleep problems and taste disturbances, and Zoloft is more likely to cause skin rash or diarrhea
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In contrast, Lexapro reaches therapeutic levels from the starting dosage of 10 milligrams per day
A flexible-dose trial of Lexapro (10 to 20 mg/day) demonstrated the effectiveness of Lexapro [see Clinical Studies (14