Lexapro is a medicine
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Information About Lexapro
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.
How to Use the Lexapro Depression Medicine
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.
Side Effects of Lexapro
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 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 Lexapro 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.
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 Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine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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