Lexapro
Lexapro ® is an anti-depressant from the family of drugs known
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. Lexapro helps
to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of
a substance in the brain called serotonin.
Lexapro Uses
Lexapro is an anti-depressant from the family of drugs
known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs.
Lexapro helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by
increasing the supply of a substance in the brain called
serotonin. Lexapro appears to relieve depression by increasing
serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals in
the brain that influence mood.
Lexapro How To Take
Simple 10 mg/day starting dose for all patients. LEXAPRO
should be taken once daily. It may be taken with or without
food, in the morning or evening. In order to avoid missing
a dose remember to fill prescriptions ahead of time. To get
optimum results, it is important to follow all of your healthcare
provider's instructions about how and when you should take
LEXAPRO.
Lexapro Side Effects
LEXAPRO is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly
reported side effects of LEXAPRO are nausea, insomnia, problems
with ejaculation, drowsiness, increased sweating, and fatigue.
Most of the side effects experienced by patients taking LEXAPRO
are mild and go away with continued treatment, and usually
do not cause patients to stop taking LEXAPRO.
Lexapro Medical Precautions
LEXAPRO can be taken with most other medications except
another family of antidepressants called monoamine oxidase
inhibitors (MAOIs). LEXAPRO and MAOIs should not be taken
together or within 14 days of each other. Before you begin
taking LEXAPRO, make sure to tell your healthcare provider
if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter
medications, herbal remedies, diet supplements, etc.
Lexapro Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines interact with each
other. Check drug interactions.
Lexapro Medical Notes
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
Lexapro Missed Dosages
If you do miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon
as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not double doses.
Lexapro Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat
and direct light. Do not store the capsule or tablet form
of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink,
or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine
to break down. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine
no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is
out of the reach of children.
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