Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Lexapro is uses for therapy depression and anxiety. It perhaps as well be use for other circumstances as defined by your Dr..

Used Lexapro as send by your doc.

    * 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 can be accept with or without eat. If belly upset occurs, accept with eat to decrease belly exasperation.
    * Many weeks can pass until Lexapro achieves complete action.
    * Proceed to used Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

Ask your doctor any questions you possible have around how to using 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 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 serving, skip the missed dosage and go back to your regular dosing graph. No taken 2 doses at once.

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

Not used Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any component 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 accept a fenfluramine derivative (eg, dexfenfluramine), an H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, or sibutramine



Seek your health care provider or physician right far if any of these treat to you.

Some health terms can cooperate with Lexapro . Say your medico or pharmacist if you have any health circumstances, particularly 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 medications, 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 MEDICATIONS PERHAPS COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your physician if you are taken 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 results, such as a reaction that possibly 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 capsules (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 can be raised
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures possible 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 perhaps reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side consequences can be enlarged by Lexapro

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

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


Contact med attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side actions 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; peculiar bruising or bleeding; different or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

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