List of adverse effects of escitalopram
Adverse effects of escitalopram by frequency.[1][2][3][4]
Very common (>10% incidence)
- Headache (24%)
- Nausea (18%)
- Ejaculation disorder (9-14%)
- Somnolence (4-13%)
- Insomnia (7-12%)
Common (1-10% incidence)
- Insomnia
- Somnolence (sleepiness)
- Dizziness
- Paraesthesia
- Tremor
- Decreased appetite
- Increased appetite
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Abnormal dreams
- Libido decreased
- Anorgasmia
- Sinusitis (nasal congestion)
- Yawning
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Excessive sweating
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Myalgia (muscular aches and pains)
- Fatigue
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Ejaculation disorder
- Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
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