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  2. Lexapro: Everything You Need to Know About Its Side Effects - AOL

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    Lexapro on its own, at FDA-approved dosages, is unlikely to cause serotonin syndrome, but certain drug interactions can increase your serotonin levels and therefore, your risk of serotonin syndrome.

  3. Mysterious 'Brain Zaps' Are Being Reported By Lexapro ... - AOL

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    Online, people claim they get brain zaps after stopping use of drugs like Lexapro (escitalopram), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Paxil (paroxetine), but they can happen when you stop taking any type ...

  4. Escitalopram (Lexapro): Everything You Need to Know Before ...

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    It can be caused by certain drug interactions, as well as drinking alcohol while taking a medication like Lexapro. The signs and symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome include: Agitation or restlessness ...

  5. Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    If symptoms of discontinuation are severe, or do not respond to symptom management, the antidepressant can be reinstated and then withdrawn more cautiously, or by switching to a drug with a longer half life (e.g., fluoxetine), and then tapering and discontinuing that drug. [21] In severe cases, hospitalization may be required. [2]

  6. Escitalopram - Wikipedia

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    Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex, among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. [9] Escitalopram is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. [9]

  7. Serotonin syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. [1] The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially fatal. [4] [5] [2] Symptoms in mild cases include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate; usually without a fever. [2]

  8. Switching Antidepressants: Safety, Side Effects & Other ... - AOL

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    Some antidepressants, including commonly prescribed ones from the class known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), can cause sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction ...

  9. List of psychotropic medications - Wikipedia

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    Lexapro (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class; Librium (chlordiazepoxide) – a benzodiazepine used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal; Lithobid, Eskalith – a mood stabilizer; Loxam (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class; Lunesta (eszopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic