What are the side effects of SSRIs?

Answer 1

Lexapro is one of the more popular SSRI's to be prescribed due to being tolerated well by many people who take it. For me, the major side effects diminished within the first 7-10 days. I experienced insomnia, a giddy mood (not necessarily unpleasant, though), mild stomach and bowel irratibility and decreased libido. The longterm effects I experience on Lexapro, which are pretty common from what I understand, are difficulty urinating and decreased libido. It can cause more severe reactions in some patients.

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Answer 2

Weight gain (if you don't exercise a diet) and sexual dysfunction.

This is the case for all anti-depressants.

Sexual dysfunction may be irreversible even if you stop the med, but this is not common. Usually they resolve in a couple of weeks after you stopped it entirely. This applies to all SSRIs.

If they don't happen at the beginning, they most probably never happen in the long term. Give special care to sexual problems as they might arise slowly. For example you might not notice erectile dysfunction at the first week but you may notice it after a couple of months.

Answer 3

The most common side effects are anxiety and nervousness. tremor.trouble sleeping.tiredness or weakness.nausea.diarrhea.constipation.loss of appetite.weight loss.dry mouth. More serious side effects are possible, but extremely rare.

Answer 4

There are a number of possible side effects for SSRI's. Some of the most common include nausea, dryness in the mouth, headache, diarrhea and insomnia.
Anxiety, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, sweating, nausea, sexual problems, and insomnia are all possible side effects of SSRIs.