Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Lexapro is using for treatments depression and anxiety. It possible as well be uses for other terms as defined by your doc.

Used Lexapro as send by your medico.

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

Ask your doctor any questions you possibly have approximately 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, 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 accept 2 doses at once.

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

Not uses Lexapro if:

    * you are allergic to any additive during Lexapro
    * you are accept 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 health care provider or doctor right far if any of these treat to you.

Some medicine terms perhaps cooperate with Lexapro . Say your doc or pharmacist if you have any medicine 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 taken any prescription or no prescription capsule, 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 treatments (ECT)



Certain MEDICATIONS POSSIBLY COOPERATE with Lexapro . Say your doctor if you are take any other tablets, 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 can 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 capsules (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 can be extended
    * Tramadol because the risk of seizures can 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 perhaps be extended by Lexapro

All tablets perhaps cause side actions, but several people do not have them, or minor, side actions. Check with your doc if any of these more COMMON side results remains 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 med attention right far if any of these SERIOUS side results 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 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 ache; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; peculiar bruising or bleeding; peculiar or serious mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

Lexapro must be use 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 health care provider.