Drug Uses

The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known as selective inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro in the treatment of depression anxiety disorder.

How Taken

Lexapro comes as a tablet and a liquid taken it orally. It is usually daily be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not or less of it or take it more prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even if you . Do not Lexapro to your doctor. This be taken a few its is felt.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Lexapro, tell if you disease, have , suffer , or suffer or have . You be able to take Lexapro, or you a dosage adjustment or special treatment if you of the above. Lexapro be taken with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if you an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you have an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without to your doctor if you an allergic reaction to either medication in the past. Lexapro is in the category C. This it is not Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Lexapro without to your doctor if you or could during treatment. Lexapro breast may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Lexapro without to your doctor if you -feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the scheduled dose, skip dose the as directed. Do not take a double dose of this otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

If you of the side effects, stop taking Lexapro and doctor immediately or seek treatment:
-an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
-an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
-low (dizziness, weakness);
-high (severe headache, blurred vision); or
-chills or fever. If you of the serious , continue taking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:
-headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
-nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
-sleepiness or insomnia; or
-decreased , impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
Side than here occur. Talk to your any that or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Store Lexapro at room from heat.

Overdose

Seek attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.

More Information

Do not take Lexapro if you: You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Lexapro.

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