Drug Name

Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Drug Uses

Lexapro is using for therapy depression and anxiety. It possibly likewise be use for other terms as defined by your physician.

How to use

Used Lexapro as send by your medico.

    * Lexapro comes with an additional person information sheet called a Tablet Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you become Lexapro dressed.
    * Lexapro perhaps be accept with or without meal. If belly upset occurs, accept with meal to decrease belly exasperation.
    * Many weeks perhaps pass until Lexapro achieves total consequences.
    * Keep to using Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

Ask your physician any questions you possible have approximately how to uses Lexapro.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type of antidepressant. It working by increasing the activity of a chemical during the brain called serotonin, which helping to elevate mood.

Missed Dose

If you miss a serving of Lexapro, taken it as soon as may. If it is almost time for your next dosage, skip the missed dosage and go back to your regular dosing timetable. Not accept 2 doses at once.

Storage

Keep Lexapro at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Stored far from warmth, water, and sunshine. Brief storage at temperatures beth 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. No kept during the bathroom. Stored Lexapro out of the reach of babies and far from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Not using Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any component during Lexapro
    * you are taken citalopram
    * you are accept or have accept a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine), selegiline, or St. John's wort within the last 14 days
    * you are taken a fenfluramine derivative (eg, dexfenfluramine), an H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, or sibutramine



Seek your Dr. or physician right far if any of these treat to you.

Some medicine terms possibly cooperate with Lexapro . Say your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any health terms, specifically if any of the following treat to you:

    * if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding
    * if you are accept any prescription or without prescription health, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
    * if you have allergies to pills, foods, or other substances
    * if you or a family member has a history of bipolar derangement (manic-depression), other mental or mood woe, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
    * if you have a history of seizures, liver woe, serious kidney woe, belly or bowel bleeding, or metabolism woe
    * if you are dehydrated, have low blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol
    * if you will be having electroconvulsive treatments (ECT)



Certain TABLETS CAN COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your physician if you are taken any other tablets, particularly any of the following:

    * Fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), linezolid, lithium, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, St. John's wort, or trazodone because serious side actions, such as a reaction that perhaps involve fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, possible happen
    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory capsules (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, incorporating belly bleeding, possibly be extended
    * Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels possible be extended
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures possibly be enlarged H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, possible happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they possibly reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side consequences perhaps be raised by Lexapro

Possible Side Effects

All capsules possible cause side results, but several people do not have them, or minor, side results. Check with your health care provider if any of these often COMMON side results remains or get bothersome:

    * Constipation; decreased sexually desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; extended sweating; lightheadedness when you stand or sit up; loss of appetite; sicchasia; belly upset; tiredness; trouble sleeping.


Contact health attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side consequences happen:

    * Serious allergic responses (morbilli; hives; itchiness; difficulty breathing; incommodity during the breast; edema of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; breast ache; confusion; decreased concentration; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory loss; menstrual period changes; new or worsening agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still; persistent or serious tinkling during the ears;persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; serious or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; belly ache; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; different bruising or bleeding; peculiar or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

More Information

Lexapro should be using only by the individual for whom it is enacted. No separate it with other people.
If your symptoms not improve or if they get worse, check with your medico.