Drug Uses
The
antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known as
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro offer advantages in
the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
How To Take
Lexapro
comes as a tablet and a liquid taken it orally. It is usually taken once daily
and may be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not
take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take Lexapro even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro
without talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few
weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions
Before
taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney disease,
suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You may
not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if
you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may also have an
allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your
doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication in the past.
Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Lexapro
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become
pregnant during treatment. Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a
nursing infant. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you
are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take
the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the
next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as
directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
If
you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro
and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
-an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the
lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
-an
irregular heartbeat or pulse;
-low
blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
-high
blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
-chills
or fever. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects,
continue taking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:
-headache,
tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
-nausea,
diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
-sleepiness
or insomnia; or
-decreased
sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
Side
effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Store
Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat
Overdose
Seek
emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea,
vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.
More Information
Do
not take Lexapro if you: You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any
component of Lexapro.
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or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Lexapro 10 mg - 30 Tabs | $174.31 |  |
| Lexapro 10 mg - 60 Tabs | $279.82 | |
| Lexapro 20 mg - 30 Tabs | $182.49 | |
| Lexapro 20 mg - 60 Tabs | $322.00 | |