Lexapro (Escitalopram)

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

Using Lexapro as send by your health care provider.

    * Lexapro comes with an additional individual information sheet called a Pill Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you become Lexapro dressed.
    * Lexapro possible be accept with or without eat. If belly upset occurs, taken with meal to decrease belly annoyance.
    * Many weeks possibly pass until Lexapro achieves complete result.
    * Proceed to used Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

Ask your physician any questions you can have near how to using Lexapro.

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

If you miss a dosage of Lexapro, accept it as soon as perhaps. If it is almost time for your next dosage, skip the missed dosage and go back to your regular dosing graph. No accept 2 doses at once.

Stored Lexapro at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Keep far from warmth, humidity, and sunshine. Brief storage at temperatures beth 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Not stored during the bathroom. Continue Lexapro out of the reach of babies and far from pets.

Not using Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any component during Lexapro
    * you are take citalopram
    * you are taken 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 health care provider or doctor right far if any of these treat to you.

Some medicine circumstances can cooperate with Lexapro . Say your Dr. or pharmacist if you have any health circumstances, notably 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 no prescription med, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
    * if you have allergies to tablets, 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 PILLS PERHAPS COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your physician if you are taken any other medications, 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 results, such as a reaction that can involve fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, can happen
    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory tablets (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, incorporating belly bleeding, possibly be enlarged
    * Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels can be enlarged
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures possible be extended H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, can happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they possible reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side actions perhaps be enlarged by Lexapro

All tablets possible cause side consequences, but several people do not have them, or minor, side results. Check with your physician if any of these more 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; queasiness; belly upset; tiredness; trouble sleeping.


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

    * Serious allergic responses (eruption; hives; itchiness; difficulty breathing; incommodity during the breast; hypostasis of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; breast hurt; 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.

Lexapro must be uses only by the person for whom it is enacted. No separate it with other people.
If your symptoms not improve or if they get worse, check with your Dr..