Lexapro (escitalopram) and Celexa (citalopram) are antidepressants. Some patients with a history of mania saw their mania activated while taking Celexa.
Distinguishing between Lexapro-induced mania and mania involves careful consideration of the patient's history and symptoms.
Lexapro is not prescribed for mood disorders that involve mania, like bipolar disorder, as it can affect emotional cycles. Lexapro is not
Side Effects of Lexapro Lexapro Dosage Lexapro Mania episodes: Use Lexapro with caution if you have a history of bipolar disorder or manic
Comparing Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram) Activation of mania or hypomania in patients with bipolar disorder. Are Lexapro and
Lexapro is not prescribed for mood disorders that involve mania, like bipolar disorder, as it can affect emotional cycles. Lexapro is not
Mania or bipolar disorder: If you have mania or bipolar disorder, taking Lexapro may increase your risk of a mixed or manic episode. Before taking Lexapro
Mania or bipolar disorder: If you have mania or bipolar disorder, taking Lexapro may increase your risk of a mixed or manic episode. Before taking Lexapro
Lexapro can cause mania, and your doctor was correct to add Abilify and reduce the dose of Lexapro. You should not have stopped the Lexapro so
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I grant that the effect is real, as many women on Lexapro have found, but its administration has to be subtle.