Lexapro (Escitalopram)

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

Uses Lexapro as send by your physician.

    * Lexapro comes with an additional person information sheet called a Pill Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you become Lexapro dressed.
    * Lexapro possibly be accept with or without meal. If belly upset occurs, taken with eat to decrease belly exasperation.
    * Many weeks possible pass until Lexapro achieves total consequences.
    * Keep to uses Lexapro even if you feel well. Not miss any doses.

Ask your physician any questions you can have approximately how to used Lexapro.

Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type of antidepressant. It running by increasing the activity of a chemical during the brain called serotonin, which assists 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 serving and go back to your regular dosing timing. No accept 2 doses at once.

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

Not used Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any additive 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 doc or physician right far if any of these treat to you.

Some medicine terms possible cooperate with Lexapro . Say your Dr. or pharmacist if you have any medicine 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 take any prescription or no prescription medical, 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 treating (ECT)



Certain TABLETS POSSIBLY COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your doctor if you are accept 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 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 medications (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, incorporating belly bleeding, can be enlarged
    * Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels perhaps be enlarged
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures perhaps be raised H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, possibly happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they can reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side results possibly be extended by Lexapro

All tablets perhaps cause side actions, but several people do not have them, or minor, side consequences. Check with your doc if any of these often COMMON side actions remains or get bothersome:

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


Contact medicine attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side actions happen:

    * Serious allergic responses (eruption; 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; peculiar bruising or bleeding; different or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

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