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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
(To learn about the side effects of Lexapro, see the “Lexapro side effects” section above.)Additionally, drinking alcohol can worsen symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression.If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about how much, if any, is safe to drink while you’re taking Lexapro.Lexapro may cause harmful effects in a child if taken during pregnancy.Taking Lexapro during pregnancy isn’t likely to increase the risk of congenital anomalies (commonly known as birth defects) or pregnancy loss. This is based on certain studies.However, if Lexapro is taken in the last 3 months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of certain problems in the child after birth. For some of these problems, the child may need to stay in the hospital for treatment. Examples of these problems include:feeding problemsbreathing problemsproblems regulating body temperaturehypoglycemia (low blood sugar)vomitingfloppy or stiff musclestremorirritabilitycrying more than is typicalseizurespersistent pulmonary hypertension (a serious heart and lung condition)Keep in mind that stopping Lexapro because you’re pregnant could make your depression or anxiety symptoms get worse or come back. Sometimes, this may pose more of a risk to a child than continuing Lexapro treatment during pregnancy.If you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk with your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of taking Lexapro. They can help you determine whether Lexapro is right for you.If you become pregnant while taking Lexapro, do not suddenly stop taking the drug. Doing so can cause withdrawal symptoms.* (With withdrawal symptoms, you experience uncomfortable side effects after you stop taking a drug.) Instead, talk with your doctor right away about the possible risks and benefits of continuing Lexapro during your pregnancy. If you and your doctor agree you should stop Lexapro, your doctor will explain how to do so gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.If you decide to take Lexapro during pregnancy, talk with your doctor about enrolling in the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants. This registry records health information about pregnant people who take antidepressants and what effects the drugs may have on their children. It aims to gather information about the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy.* For more
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