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Common Brand Name(s)
Lexapro
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. As with other prescription
depression medications, it may take time for the effects
to be fully noticed.
How to Use Lexapro
Simple 10 mg/day starting dose for all patients. LEXAPRO
should be taken once every day. It may be taken with or
without food, in the morning or evening. Also remember
to fill prescriptions ahead of time to avoid missing a
dose. To get the best 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.
As is the case with many prescription depression medications,
it may take awhile for the side effects, if any, to go
away.
Lexapro 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.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
Missed Dose
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.
Storage
Keep the Lexapro depression medication 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.
