Lexapro
Information
*Dispensed from a jurisdiction where LEXAPRO (Escitalopram) is approved for sale.
Lexapro (Escitalopram) is used for the treatment of depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) and generalized anxiety disorder. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Lexapro
Side Effects
Common side effects include: Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased sweating, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: changes in sexual interest/performance/satisfaction, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tremor, twitching), unusual or severe mental/mood changes (including rare thoughts of suicide), easy bruising/bleeding, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, seizures, changes in the amount of urine.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.