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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 Remeron
 
Remeron is also known by the generic name Mirtazapine


USES:
Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.


Lexapro and Remeron Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Remeron.

Lexapro Has 25 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Remeron
 
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
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Remeron Has 26 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lexapro
 
Critical Seriousness - Absence of Menstrual Periods - Amenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Delusions - Delusional Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Mild Degree of Mania - Hypomania is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Diminished or Slow Movement - Hypokinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Remeron.

Lexapro and Remeron Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lexapro and Remeron.
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Lexapro Has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Remeron
 
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro but not Remeron.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Remeron.

Remeron Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Remeron
 
Increased Hunger - Increased Appetite is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Remeron but not Lexapro.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Remeron but not Lexapro.
Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Remeron but not Lexapro.
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Remeron but not Lexapro.
High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Remeron but not Lexapro.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lexapro and Remeron.

Lexapro and Remeron Treat 4 Conditions in Common
 
Major Depressive Disorder is treated by both Lexapro and Remeron.
Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is treated by both Lexapro and Remeron.

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.

Remeron has 23 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Remeron.

Remeron Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

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

Severe Neutropenic Disorder - Severely Decreased Levels of Neutrophils in the Blood is a contraindication of Remeron.

Relative Contraindications 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Remeron.

Acute Thromboembolic Stroke is a contraindication of Remeron.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Remeron.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Remeron.

Manic Bipolar Disorder - Manic Phase of Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Remeron.

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

Contraindication Warnings 

Akathisia - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still is a contraindication of Remeron.

Angina is a contraindication of Remeron.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Remeron.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Remeron.

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

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Remeron.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Remeron.

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

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Remeron.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Remeron.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Remeron.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Remeron.

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Remeron.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Remeron.
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.

Remeron - Symptoms of overdose may include
very 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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