Lexapro — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Escitalopram
Drug Class: SSRI Antidepressant
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression and anxiety. Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Reviewed sourceCommon Side Effects of Lexapro
- Sexual dysfunction
- Weight changes
- Withdrawal syndrome
- Suicidal thoughts
Key Drug Interactions — Lexapro
Lexapro has 4 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Blood thinners
- NSAIDs
- Other antidepressants
- MAO inhibitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Lexapro?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Lexapro?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
What are the side effects of Lexapro?
Common side effects associated with Lexapro include: Sexual dysfunction; Weight changes; Withdrawal syndrome; Suicidal thoughts.