What are the most frequent adverse events reported for escitalopram?
The most frequent adverse events are consistent with those expected for a SSRI:
- nausea
- ejaculatory disorder in men
- insomnia
- somnolence
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- influenza-like symptoms
Apart from nausea, none of the adverse events (with a frequency >10%) occur in excess of placebo levels. As with citalopram, most adverse events decline in frequency and intensity after the first few weeks of treatment.