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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 Placebo
 
Placebo is also known by the generic name Lactose



Lexapro and Placebo Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
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Lexapro Has 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Placebo
 
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
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Placebo Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lexapro
 
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Lexapro and Placebo Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Lexapro Has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Placebo
 
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Placebo.
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Placebo Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Placebo
 
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Lexapro and Placebo Treat 0 Conditions in Common
 

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.

Placebo has 0 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Placebo.

Placebo Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

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.

We do not have any information available at this time about overdose symptoms of Placebo.

Please talk to your Doctor or Pharmacist about Placebo


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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