Escitalopram Questions

Anyone taking Wellbutrin along with Lexapro (Cipralex, escitalopram), what about side effects?

I'm taking wellbutrin 300 er which has been working well. But am now dealing with a bone infection that has a greater than 50% chance of ending with amputation. So I went to my doc for help with ...

Posted 21 Nov 2011 • 4 answers • 1 star

Weaning off escitalopram?

Been on for 3 years for anxiety and panic attacks. Symptoms have returned and doc said to wean off and go on something else. Terrible side effects, sick, dizzy, depressed, anxious and panicky. How ...

Posted 21 Nov 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

Throughout the day I feel very sleepy most of the time..i had depression three months ago and now im

... taking the drug escitalopram.i recovered completely from depression but the doctor told me to take the drug for another three months.i was very active before i got this drug and before i had ...

Posted 9 Nov 2011 • 2 answers •

Pregnancy - Hi! I am taking Excitalopram since 3 yrs and a half ago and I might be pregnant. I´d?

... like to ask which is the risk that Escitalopram affect the baby, if the dosis I´m taking is 15 mg/day. Please, give an answer. Thank you!

Posted 3 Sep 2011 • 2 answers •

How does escitalopram effect people that have a history of childhood ADHD?

I was wondering if this would actually make my anxiety worse that it already is, because of my history of ADHD. I know that in some cases SSRIs can cause mania to reoccur. Any information related to ...

Posted 19 May 2011 • 2 answers •

That instead of escitalopram, pharmacy dispensed citalopram?

Posted 18 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Escitalopram - does this make anyone sweat?

I am currently on Citalopram 20mg, I find this makes me sweat a lot, my doc suggested changing to Escitalopram,do many people have sewating episodes on this medication ?

Posted 20 Mar 2011 • 2 answers •

Escitalopram - has anyone put on a lot of weight while taking this?

Hi, I have been on this tablet for about a year for depression. Although I have to watch my weight carefully, can anyone tell me if they have put on alot of weight, because I have & now that is ...

Posted 13 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Does Cipralex interact with Xanax and Lopresor?

Dear Sir / Madam Does Cipralex (Escitalopram) interacts with Xanax (Alprazolam) and also blood pressure medication called Lopresor (Metoprolol Tartes) because I am taking all these medication for the ...

Posted 8 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Is Escitalopram "Overkill" for Mild Depression ?

A psychiatrist presribed escitalporam for me on my first visit. I explained that at most I am mildly depressed and simply don't feel as motivated or excited about things in life as I should. I ...

Posted 13 Dec 2010 • 3 answers •

What are the chances for being at risk for serotonin syndrome after accidentally taking more lexapro

I take 20 mg of lexapro at 8 pm and when I wake up the next morning I take 30 mg of adderall xr around 4:30-5am. This morning after taking the lexapro last night, I accidentally took another 20mg. I ...

Posted 31 Oct 2010 • 2 answers •

How long do side effects last after coming off escitalopram 20mg?

I abruptly stopped taking escitalopram about a month ago, all dizzy spells etc have stopped but i'm wondering if there are other more subtle side effects that carry on for the weeks/months after ...

Posted 22 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

My 7 yr old son has been on fluoxitine, clomazapan, seroqual, olanzipene, now escitalopram?

7yrs old boy with PTSD,Anxiety,Adjustmant dissorder.Fluoxitine- he showed sign s of bad reaction after 3 weeks, bitting his nails,could not stay still, very aggitated, ripping his hair out and teeth, ...

Posted 30 Sep 2010 • 8 answers •

Escitaolpram and Grapefruit interaction?

Hello and thank you! Would someone please tell me just what would happen if I ate grapefruit, while taking the newly-prescribed medication, escitalopram? That's my favourite fruit and I cannot ...

Posted 25 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Escitalopram - Will the following side effects: agitation, anxiety, hostility, panic, restlessness?

... diapear when proceeding treatment (it happened after increasing dose from 5 to 10 mg?

Posted 28 Apr 2010 • 1 answer •