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What Are The Side Effects Of Cipralex?
Thank you Dr. Andrew for helping me. I have been on 30mg of Ciprolex for 6 months. I am 50 years old. I have put on 12 lbs in the past 4 months and am the biggest that I have ever been in my life. I was an ambitious runner, covering approximately 25 miles per week and ate healthy. I had eliminated sugar, carbs, beer and wine from my diet and ate as healthy as possible and did not lose a lb. I also have become so tired that I have not run in many months as well. Please, would you know what the side effects of this drug are and if it is causing this issue with me? I began the Ciprolex because of peri-menapausal symptoms. Thank you
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
Hi,
Cipralex contains escitalopram belongs to the group of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Weight gain is a common side of Cipralex. Other side effects of Cipralex are nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, diarrhoea, anorexia, increased sweating, fatigue, fever, stomach pain, GIT upset, insomnia, decreased libido, abdominal pain, allergic reactions etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Cipralex contains escitalopram belongs to the group of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Weight gain is a common side of Cipralex. Other side effects of Cipralex are nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, diarrhoea, anorexia, increased sweating, fatigue, fever, stomach pain, GIT upset, insomnia, decreased libido, abdominal pain, allergic reactions etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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