|
|
|
|
FREE Doctor's Consultation
|
|
|
|
See
Lexapro Prices
|
LEXAPRO
LEXAPRO is an anti-depressant.
It helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the
supply of a hormone called serotonin. Lexapro relieves depression
by increasing serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals
in the brain that influence your mood.
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 Take Lexapro :
Take Lexapro once every day. Most patients start with 10 mg/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 are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, drowsiness,
increased sweating, and fatigue. Most of the side effects experienced
by patients taking Lexapro are mild, 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 MAO Is 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 Interactions:
Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide,
phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2
weeks before or after treatment with Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro
if you are taking citalopram, or weight loss drugs (e.g., sibutramine,
phentermine). Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may
be needed if you are taking another SSRI antidepressant (e.g., fluoxetine,
sertraline), nefazodone, trazodone, tramadol, venlafaxine, "triptan"
migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, z olmitriptan), tricyclic antidepressants
(e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline), carbamazepine,
cimetidine, lithium, metoprolol, any herbal/natural products (e.g.,
melatonin, St. John's wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if you
are taking any medicines that cause drowsiness such as medicines
for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g.,
diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric
medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), anti-seizure
medicines (e.g., phenytoin), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that
cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, use Lexapro as soon as you remember. If it is
near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Lexapro Storage:
Store Lexapro at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15
and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
|
