Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Lexapro is use for treatments depression and anxiety. It possibly as well be uses for other terms as defined by your physician.

Uses Lexapro as send by your Dr..

    * Lexapro comes with an additional person information sheet called a Pellet 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, accept with eat to decrease belly exasperation.
    * Many weeks can pass until Lexapro achieves total result.
    * Proceed to used Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

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

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

If you miss a serving 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. Not accept 2 doses at once.

Stored 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. Not kept during the bathroom. Store Lexapro out of the reach of babies and far from pets.

No using Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any additive during Lexapro
    * you are taken 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 terms can cooperate with Lexapro . Say your Dr. or pharmacist if you have any med terms, particularly 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 capsules, 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 treating (ECT)



Certain CAPSULES POSSIBLY COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your physician if you are take any other pills, 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 consequences, 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 pills (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 possible be raised
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures perhaps be extended H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, perhaps happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they perhaps reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side consequences possibly be enlarged by Lexapro

All capsules can cause side actions, but several people do not have them, or minor, side consequences. Check with your Dr. if any of these more COMMON side results preserved 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 health attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side actions happen:

    * Serious allergic responses (morbilli; 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 jingle during the ears;persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; serious or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; belly hurt; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; peculiar bruising or bleeding; different or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

Lexapro should be uses only by the person for whom it is enacted. Not separate it with other people.
If your symptoms not improve or if they get worse, check with your physician.