Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Lexapro is uses for treatments depression and anxiety. It possibly likewise be using for other circumstances as defined by your doc.

Using Lexapro as send by your Dr..

    * Lexapro comes with an additional individual information sheet called a Tablet Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you become Lexapro tucked.
    * Lexapro possible be accept with or without eat. If belly upset occurs, taken with eat to decrease belly exasperation.
    * Many weeks perhaps pass until Lexapro achieves total action.
    * Keep to uses Lexapro even if you feel well. No miss any doses.

Ask your doctor any questions you can have around how to used Lexapro.

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

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

Keep 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. No stored during the bathroom. Stored 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 take a fenfluramine derivative (eg, dexfenfluramine), an H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, or sibutramine



Seek your medico or doctor 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 med 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 med, 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 CAPSULES POSSIBLE COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your doctor if you are accept any other medications, notably 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 actions, such as a reaction that perhaps involve fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, possibly happen
    * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory tablets (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, incorporating belly bleeding, perhaps be extended
    * Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels possible be raised
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures possible be enlarged H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because serious heart woe, incorporating irregular heartbeat, can happen
    * Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they possibly reduce Lexapro 's effectiveness
    * Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side results possibly be raised by Lexapro

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


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

    * Serious allergic responses (eruption; hives; pruritus; 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 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; 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. Not separate it with other people.
If your symptoms not improve or if they get worse, check with your health care provider.