Lexapro Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Excessive Sweating
• Low Energy
• Nausea
• Orgasm Problems
• Problems With Ejaculation

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• A Toothache
• Abnormal Sexual Function
• Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
• Constipation
• Decreased Appetite
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Gas
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Stomach Cramps
• The Inability To Have An Erection
• Yawning

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Clot In The Lung
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
• A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
• A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
• A Heart Attack
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
• Aggressive Behavior
• Anemia
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
• Hallucinations
• High Blood Pressure
• High Blood Sugar
• Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Kidney Failure
• Liver Failure
• Liver Tissue Death
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
• Low Blood Pressure
• Low Blood Sugar
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Manic Behavior
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Muscle Tremors
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
• Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
• Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
• Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
• Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
• Seizures
• Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
• Slow Heartbeat
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A High Prolactin Level
• A Migraine Headache
• A Problem With Menstrual Periods
• A Skin Rash
• Abnormal Manner Of Walking
• Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
• Accidental Falls
• Agitation
• An Increased Need To Urinate Often
• Blood Coming From Anus
• Blurred Vision
• Bronchitis
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
• Cough
• Cramps
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Dilated Pupils
• Double Vision
• Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
• Fever
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• Heartburn
• Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
• High Cholesterol
• Hives
• Increased Hunger
• Inflammation Of A Vein
• Irritability
• Joint Pain
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Low Energy And Weakness
• Muscle Pain
• Nosebleed
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
• Pain In The Jaw Area
• Pain With Menstruation
• Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
• Ringing In The Ears
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Stuffy Nose
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Weight Gain