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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
High levels of a chemical called serotonin). Symptoms may include:changes in blood pressuretremor (shaking) or seizurerestlessnesssweatingnausea and vomitingRisk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Lexapro has a boxed warning about this risk. A boxed warning is a serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For a list of possible symptoms, see the “What should be considered before taking Lexapro?” section below.To learn more about what to expect if your Lexapro dosage is increased, talk with your doctor. They can advise you on your risk of these side effects and what to do if they happen. Does Lexapro cause sexual side effects?Yes, Lexapro may cause certain sexual side effects. These may be the same or different for males* and females.*For example, males or females taking Lexapro may notice decreased libido (sex drive). And males taking the drug may have delayed ejaculation or erectile dysfunction, while females may have difficulty reaching orgasm.If you’re worried about sexual side effects with Lexapro, talk with your doctor. They can help determine your risk of these side effects and recommend ways to help manage them if they occur.* In this article, we use the terms “male” and “female” to refer to someone’s sex assigned at birth. For information about the difference between sex and gender, see this article.What is the half-life of Lexapro?The half-life of Lexapro is about 27 to 32 hours. A drug’s half-life is the time it takes for the level of the drug in your body to decrease by half. For Lexapro,
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