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Escitalopram side effects

Aggregated from 1 medical source. Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional.

26 side effects

Side effectFrequencyNHS
Nauseavery commonFeeling sick (nausea)
HeadacheHeadaches, Constant headaches, long-lasting confusion or weakness, or frequent muscle cramps
Dry mouthcommonA dry mouth
SweatingcommonSweating a lot
InsomniacommonBeing unable to sleep
SomnolencecommonFeeling sleepy
FatiguecommonFeeling tired or weak
Weight changesLosing or gaining weight without trying
Menstrual changesChanges in periods, such as heavy bleeding, spotting or bleeding between periods
ConfusionHigh temperature, feeling agitated or confused, or trembling and twitching, Constant headaches, long-lasting confusion or weakness, or frequent muscle cramps
Muscle crampsConstant headaches, long-lasting confusion or weakness, or frequent muscle cramps
FeverHigh temperature, feeling agitated or confused, or trembling and twitching
AgitationHigh temperature, feeling agitated or confused, or trembling and twitching
TremorsHigh temperature, feeling agitated or confused, or trembling and twitching
HemoptysisCoughing up blood or blood in your pee
HematuriaCoughing up blood or blood in your pee
Gastrointestinal bleedingBlack or red poo or blood in your vomit
Gingival bleedingBleeding from the gums, or bruises that appear without a reason or get bigger
Prolonged erectionPainful erections that last longer than 2 hours, Painful erections and problems getting an erection and ejaculating
DizzinessSevere dizziness or passing out
Severe bleedingBleeding that's severe or you cannot stop
Suicidal thoughtsThoughts about harming yourself or ending your life
Allergic reactionrareSymptoms of a serious allergic reaction
Erectile dysfunctionPainful erections and problems getting an erection and ejaculating
Vaginal bleedingVaginal bleeding and not reaching orgasm the same way as before
Decreased libidoLower sex drive

2 additional sourcesdidn't return structured side-effect data: Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus.

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