If you think you are experiencing side effects, you should talk with
your healthcare professional.
Most Common Side Effects of Lexapro 1
In clinical trials, the most common side effects associated with Lexapro treatment in adults were nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), ejaculation disorder (primarily ejaculation delay), fatigue and drowsiness, increased sweating, decreased libido, and anorgasmia (difficulty achieving orgasm). Side effects in pediatric patients were generally similar to those seen in adults; however, the following additional side effects were reported commonly in pediatric patients: back pain, urinary tract infection, vomiting, and nasal congestion.
These are not all the possible side effects with Lexapro.
Please see the Important Risk Information,
including boxed warning at the bottom of this page, and the full Prescribing Information.
Reference:
1. Lexapro [package insert]. St Louis, Mo: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2009.
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