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Drug Uses
In antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro its advantages in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
How Take
Lexapro is both liquid and tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day and can be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less take it or more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even if you feel fine. Do not stop the adoption of Lexapro without talking to the doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for several weeks before it was fully felt.
Warnings / Precautions
Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease have suffered from seizures, or suffer from mania or suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you might be necessary to adjust the dosage or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the above conditions. Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if you have an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you can also allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro, is not talking to the doctor, if you have an allergic reaction to medication or in the past. Lexapro in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that not known whether Lexapro will be harmful to the unborn child. Do not take Lexapro, is not talking to the doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment. Lexapro is moving in the breast milk and may affect a nursing infants. Do not take Lexapro, is not talking to the doctor, if breast-feeding the child.
Lost Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost routine for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next, as shown. Do not take a double dose of the drug unless your doctor.
Possible side effects
If you have the following serious side effects, stop the adoption of Lexapro and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical care:
- allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling lips, language, or person; or hives);
in violation of heartbeat or pulse;
- low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
- high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
- chills or fever. If any of the following less serious side effects, to continue to take Lexapro and talk to a doctor:
- headache, tremor, nervousness or anxiety;
- vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
ragged robin - or insomnia; or
- decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulties have orgasm.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effects that seems unusual or that particularly bothersome.
Custody
Lexapro Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical care. Symptoms of overdose Lexapro include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat.
Additional information
Do not take Lexapro you: You are known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Lexapro.
Reservations
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