Q: Are there any serious health risks associated with Lexapro?
A: Harmful side effects may occur if you stop taking Lexapro suddenly. Your healthcare professional should slowly decrease your dose as necessary. Other risks of Lexapro use include an increased risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions, bleeding problems, mania, seizures, and sexual problems. There are also increased risks if you take Lexapro while you are or may become pregnant.

Q: Are there any side effects associated with Lexapro?
A: Side effects associated with Lexapro use include difficulty sleeping, nausea, increased sweating, fatigue, sleepiness.

Q: What should I tell my healthcare professional before he or she prescribes Lexapro?
A: It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all known medical conditions, especially if you have liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you breast-feed or plan to breast-feed your baby.

Q: Can other medicines or foods affect Lexapro?
A: It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you take. Do not take Lexapro with Celexa (citalopram), another drug used to treat depression. Because Lexapro and Celexa are similar, taking them together increases the risk of an overdose. Talk to your healthcare professional if you plan to drink alcohol while taking Lexapro.

Q: What should I do if I think I have been injured as a result of taking Lexapro?
A: If you or a loved one have experienced any dangerous symptoms or unusual medical conditions related to Lexapro use, you should first contact your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may also wish to meet with an experienced attorney to discuss your options and to protect your right to a legal remedy for any injuries caused by Lexapro use.