A nurse is developing an education plan for a client who is prescribed escitalopram. Which side effect would the nurse include in this plan? Select all that apply.

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Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Most common adverse events include insomnia, ejaculation disorder, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, dry mouth, somnolence, dizziness, and constipation. Sedation, blurred vision, and urinary retention are more commonly associated with tricyclic antidepressants.

A Nurse Is Developing an Education Plan for a Client