Lexapro
Drug Uses
The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications
known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Lexapro offer advantages in the treatment of depression and
generalized anxiety disorder.
Lexapro comes as a tablet and a liquid
taken by mouth. It is usually taken once daily and may be
taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even if
you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking
to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few
weeks before its full effect is felt.
Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor
if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from
seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts.
You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if
you have any of the conditions listed above. Lexapro should
not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also,
if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa),
you may also have an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not
take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you have
had an allergic reaction to either medication in the past.
Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that
it is not known whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn
baby. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant.
Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled
dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed.
Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro and call your doctor
immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: -an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); -an irregular heartbeat
or pulse; -low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); -high
blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or -chills
or fever. If you experience any of the following less serious
side effects, continue taking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:
-headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; -nausea, diarrhea,
dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; -sleepiness or
insomnia; or -decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty
having an orgasm. Side effects other than those listed here
may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect
that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Store Lexapro at room temperature away
from moisture and heat.
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms
of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness,
dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.
Do not take Lexapro if you: -Take any form
of medication known as "nitrates" (type of medicine
used to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of heart
disease). -Take medicines called "alpha-blockers"(sometimes
prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure).
Taking Lexapro with alpha-blockers may drop your blood pressure
to an unsafe level. -Your doctor determines that sexual activity
poses a health risk for you. You have a known sensitivity
or allergy to any component of Lexapro. The use of Lexapro
offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
Counseling of patients about protective measures necessary
to guard against sexually transmitted diseases, including
the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), should be considered.
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