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What is Lexapro & How Does It Work? Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression. Lexapro may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Lexapro comes in tablet form and Lexapro's chemical name is ESCITALOPRAM (ess-sye-TAL-oh-pram). DO NOT SHARE LEXAPRO with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE LEXAPRO for other health conditions. KEEP LEXAPRO out of the reach of children. IF USING LEXAPRO FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. (top) Before using Lexapro Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Lexapro. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. 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. 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Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including liver or kidney problems, seizures, heart problems, other mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder), thyroid problems, mineral (electrolyte) problems (e.g., hyponatremia, SIADH), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Lexapro. (top) Lexapro Directions Follow the directions for using Lexapro provided by your doctor. Lexapro may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE LEXAPRO at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F ( 15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store Lexapro Anti-depressants away from light and moisture. CONTINUE TO TAKE LEXAPRO anti-depressants even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses of Lexapro. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF LEXAPRO, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed Lexapro dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 Lexapro doses at once. (top) Lexapro Cautions SEVERAL WEEKS MAY PASS before Lexapro reaches its full effect. Do not stop taking Lexapro without checking with your doctor. LEXAPRO MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Lexapro. Using Lexapro alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. LEXAPRO WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines which contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. 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Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness, or seizures. (top) Additional questions? Your safety is our utmost concern. If you have additional questions about Lexapro anti-depressant, we suggest you contact your physician or email us at patient-care@myprivatedrugstore.com. Buy Lexapro anti-depressant online If you have seen your doctor and feel comfortable ordering anti-depressants online, find your Lexapro dosage and quantity in the chart above and click on "Buy Lexapro" to order from our secure server. (top) |
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