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Lexapro Side Effects Center

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) side effects drug center

 

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Lexapro Side Effects Center

What Is Lexapro?

Lexapro (escitalopram) is type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

What Are Side Effects of Lexapro?

Common side effects of Lexapro include:

  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • nausea,
  • upset stomach,
  • gas,