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Im Very Worried About Lexapro Side Effects

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Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2020
Question: im very worried about lexapro side effects
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The side effects can improve in one or two weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Of course lexapro can give you side effects.
It can give you nausea, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, increased sweating, nervousness, fatigue and sleeplessness.
The side effects may improve in 1-2 weeks.
You can write me about symptoms you are experiencing right now.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (11 minutes later)
i developed genital numbness and loss of sensitivity/orfasm and ive been off the meds for 3 months and it hasnt returned to what it was before meds. im worried its permanent
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Doesn't seem related to lexapro side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Lexapro can cause loss of sensitivity and orgasm but not permanent and not as a long time side effect.
You may wait for some more time to see if they turn back.
Also increasing physical activity, stopping smoking, and having an healthy diet is important.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

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Im Very Worried About Lexapro Side Effects

Brief Answer: The side effects can improve in one or two weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. Of course lexapro can give you side effects. It can give you nausea, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth, increased sweating, nervousness, fatigue and sleeplessness. The side effects may improve in 1-2 weeks. You can write me about symptoms you are experiencing right now. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.