What side effects may I notice from receiving Escitalopram?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-anxious
-black, tarry stools
-changes in vision
-confusion
-elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior
-eye pain
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
-feeling agitated, angry, or irritable
-hallucination, loss of contact with reality
-loss of balance or coordination
-loss of memory
-painful or prolonged erections
-restlessness, pacing, inability to keep still
-seizures
-stiff muscles
-suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
-trouble sleeping
-unusual bleeding or bruising
-unusually weak or tired
-vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-changes in appetite
-change in sex drive or performance
-headache
-increased sweating
-indigestion, nausea
-tremors

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Escitalopram. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.