WARNING: It is not safe to stop taking this drug suddenly!
Lexapro has been approved by the FDA for treatment of major depression. Forest Pharmaceutical (makers of Lexapro) are required by law to warn you of the following side-effects:
diarrhea flu-like symptoms
insomnia decreased appetite
dry mouth runny nose
drowsiness sinusitis
dizziness impairment of fertility
increased sweating birth defects
constipation danger to patients w/history of mania
fatigue danger to patients w/history of seizures
indigestion danger to patients w/suicidal tendencies
ejaculation disorder (male) impairment of judgment
decreased libido (male/female) Priapism- painful penis erection
impotence
Do you have any idea what’s going on with the liver, endocrine system, kidneys, circulation or central nervous system- in order to have these symptoms? You might want to think about it……..
Weight Gain/Weight Loss has also been reported to the watch-dog group: Psych Drug Truth. “Weight loss is due to digestion disorders caused by this drug. It’s a very dangerous way to lose weight, and we emphatically don’t recommend it.” (www.prozactruth.com)
