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Apr 10, 2021 · Potential side effects from taking too much Lexapro include nausea, dizziness, low pressure, and palpitations
Nausea
People who take some of the newer antidepressants, including Lexapro, may have a slightly higher rate of weight gain I think I accidentally took double my dose tonight lol
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So yesterday I accidentally took a second 20mg pill about 5 hours after I took the
My question is it normal for side effects of taking a double dose (or in my case
Will I be okay? Should I make myself throw up? What to do if I have accidentally taken two Lexapro pills? If you have taken two Lexapro pills and you feel unusual, reach out to your healthcare provider
Hi, MY Doc said starting at 2
With
5 milligrams (mg) 10 mg
Whether you’re
Lexapro is prescribed to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder
Symptoms can include: trouble breathing
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
Accidentally taking an extra dose of any medication can certainly happen, and it is important to be aware of the steps that you should take if you find yourself in this precarious situation
Nausea
People who take some of the newer antidepressants, including Lexapro, may have a slightly higher rate of weight
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Like all antidepressants, Lexapro has some side effects to be aware of
Depending on clinical response and
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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
Medically Reviewed on 8/20/2022
For example, a 20 mg dose of Lexapro should provide double the serotonin reuptake inhibition of a 10 mg dose such that extracellular serotonin signaling will greater – contributing to a more pronounced effect
Escitalopram, the (S)-enantiomer of citalopram, is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
It also belongs to the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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The recommended starting dose of Lexapro is 10 mg once daily