Lexapro Side Effects Are Not To Be Ignored

Lexapro is one of the most popular depression and anxiety medications on the market today, bringing manufacturer Forest Laboratories over $200 million in revenue each year. Sales were even higher before they lost patent protection. However, they still get tens of millions of dollars yearly from the authorized generic version made by a company called Mylan.

Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, an antidepressant of the SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, class. It acts to increase serotonin levels, thereby alleviating feelings of depression, anxiety and similar disorders.

While it can be beneficial, it's important to be aware of the many potential side effects that can come about, especially after prolonged use of the drug. There are some minor ones that are common, and some very serious ones that are not so common. However, you could still be one of the few that suffers these debilitating problems. Read on to find out more.

Possible Side Effects of Lexapro

People who have been taking Lexapro have reported many different health problems. The following come directly from the official Lexapro web site:

Most Common Lexapro Side Effects

• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Problems with Ejaculation
• Somnolence (prolonged drowsiness)
• Increased Sweating
• Fatigue

Other Possible Issues

The Lexapro web site also warns about possible effects on your sex drive:

"Although changes in sexual desire, sexual performance, and sexual satisfaction may occur while a person experiences a depression episode, they may also be a consequence of treatment with SSRI therapies."

There have been published case reports documenting the occurrence of abnormal bleeding, hyponatremia (electrolyte imbalance), manic episodes and seizures as side effects of Lexapro and other SSRIs.

A look at the current 2012 prescribing information for Lexapro reveals a black box warning of "Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs". There is an increased risk of suicidal behavior and thoughts in young adults, adolescents and children who take antidepressants. Lexapro is not approved for those under 12 for that reason.

There is a virtual laundry list of potential side effects within the prescribing information...from the most minor to very serious. For that reason you should really think twice before taking this medication, unless it's absolutely necessary. There are safe, viable alternatives that might just work for you.

A natural alternative to Lexapro and other SSRIs

There is a large amount of clinical evidence showing that depression might be due to impaired health of neurotransmitters in the brain. This includes serotonin, which Lexapro and similar drugs try to regulate (artificially, of course). The poor health of the brain's neurotransmitters is due to an inadequate amount of nutrients being supplied to the brain on a daily basis.

Fortunately, there are natural products that are formulated to correct this condition, supplying those nutrients that your brain is lacking, thereby improving the health of these transmitters and your brain overall.

One such product is called Neuro Natural Serenity and it contains all natural ingredients that may help alleviate feelings of depression as well as promote general health and well-being.

Neuro-Natural Serenity has a synergized blend of herbs, vitamins and minerals for depression as well as other important nutrients for overall health.

Many of our staff as well as our visitors have experienced success with Neuro-Natural Serenity. They have used it to help alleviate feelings of depression as well as to avoid possible Lexapro side effects, and have noticed significant improvements in their sense of well-being.

More information about Neuro-Natural Serenity:

We extensively researched the company that makes this natural formula and have found that they adhere to strict GMP compliance, which are the highest manufacturing standards in the world. This ensures the quality and effectiveness of the ingredients.

Also, they only use standardized herbal extracts, the purest herbal extracts with the highest quality and therapeutic benefits.

All of the ingredients in Neuro-Natural Serenity are supported with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) which guarantees their potency and safety.

Lastly, all of the nutritional products are formulated by a highly-trained, highly-credentialed scientific team that can blend these nutrients perfectly to ensure that they do not interact adversely and offer the maximum benefits to your body.

Read more about Neuro-Natural Serenity and see how you can avoid painful side effects today.

As with all health supplements, results vary from person to person so be sure to consult your physician or qualified medical professional before taking any product to avoid possible Lexapro side effects or other natural supplements.

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