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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
That you avoid alcohol while taking this drug. Alcohol can worsen symptoms of anxiety or depression, which Lexapro is used to treat. And consuming alcohol while taking Lexapro can worsen certain side effects of the drug, including sleepiness and fatigue (low energy).If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor. They can help determine whether there’s a safe amount to consume while you’re taking Lexapro.Pregnancy and breastfeedingBelow is important information about Lexapro, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.Lexapro and pregnancyIt’s not known whether Lexapro is safe to take during pregnancy. But other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been studied in pregnancy. These studies suggest that SSRIs, such as Lexapro, may cause problems with fetal development (commonly known as birth defects).These problems were more commonly seen in babies after birth when their mother took an SSRI in the last 3 months of her pregnancy. They include:pulmonary hypertension (a lung condition that causes a lack of oxygen in your body)unstable body temperaturetrouble breathingtrouble eatingdecreased muscle toneseizuresIf you take Lexapro during pregnancy, consider enrolling in a pregnancy registry. These registries collect important information about the safety of a drug when used during pregnancy. To enroll in the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants, visit the registry’s site, call 866-961-2388, or talk with your doctor.Lexapro and breastfeedingLexapro can pass into breast milk, which may lead to side effects in a child who is breastfed.If you’re breastfeeding while taking Lexapro, watch the child for these side effects:excess sleepinessagitationdifficulty gaining weight or eatingrestlessnessYour doctor can tell you more about the
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