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Side effects of escitalopram Like all medicines, escitalopram can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Some of the common side effects of escitalopram will gradually improve as your body gets used to it. Common side effects Common side effects of escitalopram happen in more than 1 in 100 people. There are things you can do to help cope with them: Feeling sick (nausea) Headaches A dry mouth Sweating a lot Being unable to sleep Feeling sleepy Feeling tired or weak Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and any of these side effects bother you or last more than a few days. Serious side effects Book an appointment with your doctor if: you lose or gain weight without trying you get changes in your periods, such as heavy bleeding, spotting or bleeding between periods Call your doctor or call 111 now if: you have constant headaches, long-lasting confusion or weakness, or frequent muscle cramps – these can all be signs of low sodium levels in your blood you have a high temperature, feel agitated or confused, or you're trembling and twitching – this could be a sign of serotonin syndrome you start coughing up blood or have blood in your pee you have black or red poo or blood in your vomit – these can be signs of bleeding from the gut you are bleeding from the gums, or have bruises that appear without a reason or get bigger Call 999 or go to A&E now if: you get painful erections that last longer than 2 hours – this may happen even when you're not having sex you have severe dizziness or pass out you get any bleeding that's severe or you cannot stop, such as cuts or nosebleeds that do not stop within 10 minutes you have thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life Find your nearest A&E Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Bring all the medicines you take with you. Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to escitalopram. Call 999 now if: your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen you're breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you're choking or gasping for air) your throat feels tight or you're struggling to swallow your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet) you suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy someone faints and cannot be woken up a child is limp, floppy or not responding like they normally do (their head may fall to the side, backwards or forwards, or they may find it difficult to lift their head or focus on your face) You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. Sexual side effects The good effects of escitalopram may, after a while, improve your sex life as your mood lifts and you become interested in life and relationships again. Some of the possible sexual side effects include: painful erections and problems getting an erection and ejaculating vaginal bleeding and not reaching orgasm the same way as before a lower sex drive Sexual side effects usually pass after the first couple of weeks. However, very rarely, they can be long lasting and may not get better even after stopping the medicine. If these happen and are a problem for you, go back to your doctor to see if there's another treatment you can try. Other side effects These are not all the side effects of escitalopram. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. Reporting side effects You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit the Yellow Card website for more information about reporting side effects.