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Uses of Lexapro
 
Lexapro is also known by the generic name Escitalopram


USES:
Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram may improve your feelings of well-being and energy level and decrease nervousness.


Uses of Effexor
 
Effexor is also known by the generic name Venlafaxine


USES:
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood and energy level, and may help restore your interest in daily living. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.


Lexapro and Effexor Have 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Lexapro Has 20 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Effexor
 
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Effexor Has 38 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lexapro
 
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Increased Risk of Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus - Accommodation Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Mild Degree of Mania - Hypomania is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia with High Amount of Eosinophil White Blood Cells - Eosinophilic Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Lockjaw - Trismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Critical Seriousness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Lexapro and Effexor Have 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Effexor.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Lexapro Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Effexor
 
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Effexor.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Effexor Has 15 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Effexor
 
Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus - Accommodation Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Effexor but not Lexapro.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Effexor.

Lexapro and Effexor Treat 6 Conditions in Common
 
Major Depressive Disorder is treated by both Lexapro and Effexor.
"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is treated by both Lexapro and Effexor.
Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is treated by both Lexapro and Effexor.
Repeated Episodes of Anxiety - Generalized Anxiety Disorder is treated by both Lexapro and Effexor.

Lexapro has 13 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lexapro.

Lexapro Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Contraindication Warnings 

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Lexapro.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Effexor has 28 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Effexor.

Effexor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Effexor.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Effexor.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Effexor.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Effexor.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Effexor.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Effexor.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Effexor.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Effexor.

Contraindication Warnings 

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Effexor.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypomania - Mild Degree of Mania is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Effexor.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Effexor.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Effexor.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Effexor.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Effexor.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Effexor.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Effexor.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Effexor.
Lexapro - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Effexor - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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