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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
A medical emergency.Serious side effects and their symptoms can include:Mania (period of high energy that severely affects your mood and behavior). Symptoms can include: severe trouble sleepingracing thoughtstalking more or faster than is typicalexcessive levels of excitement, happiness, or activityimpulsive or reckless behaviorSerotonin syndrome (a dangerous condition caused by a buildup of the chemical serotonin in your body). Symptoms can include: dizzinessfast heart ratesweating or flushingincreased body temperaturetremor or twitchingdiarrhea, nausea, or vomitingagitation (feelings of distress)hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t real)Hyponatremia (low level of sodium in your blood). Symptoms can include: headacheconcentration or memory problemsconfusionweaknessunsteadinessIncreased risk of bleeding. Symptoms can include: bruising easilynosebleedsbleeding gumsvomiting blood or a substance that looks similar to coffee groundspassing bloody, black, or tar-like stoolsClosed-angle glaucoma (sudden increased pressure in your eye). Symptoms can include: eye pain or rednessseeing haloes around lightsblurred visionsudden, severe headachenauseaSeizures. Symptoms can include: falling to the floor and shakingrepetitive jerking movementsloss of consciousnessRisk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in certain people.*Severe allergic reaction.†* Lexapro has a boxed warning for this side effect. This is a serious warning from the FDA. To learn more, see the “Lexapro precautions” section below. † For details about allergic reaction and Lexapro, see “Allergic reaction” below. Side effects in childrenLexapro is used to treat depression in children ages 12 years and older.Side effects of Lexapro in children are generally similar to side effects reported in adults taking the medication. Examples of these are listed above. Other side effects reported in children who took Lexapro in clinical trials include:back painurinary tract infection (UTI)vomitingnasal congestionIt’s important to note that one of Lexapro’s side effects is reduced appetite. In children, this side effect could affect the child’s growth. Your child’s doctor will monitor your child’s height and weight regularly.Rarely, Lexapro treatment can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors* in children. This risk may be highest in the first few months of treatment or after dosage changes. If your child has been prescribed Lexapro and you’re concerned about their risk of side effects, talk with your child’s doctor. They can give advice on how to manage
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