Did anyone else experience hot flashes while starting on Lexapro?
Question posted by Monica41 on 5 Oct 2021
Last updated on 5 October 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
5 Oct 2021
Monica,
Yes, it's a side effect:
"Common (1% to 10% of users): Flushing, Increased sweating, Vasomotor symptom"
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