Lexapro is a medicine
that is in a class of medications that are used
in order to treat depression. The Lexapro ordering
chart can be found further down the page. Directly
below, there are some alternative medications listed
for depression as well as anxiety. We have also
listed where you would need to go in order to buy
these prescription anxiety and depression medications
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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.
