Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) and/or alternatives

General Information on Lexapro

Lexapro is used as antidepressant to treat anxiety in adults and those above 12 years of age. The drug is available in the form of a tablet. The generic name of Lexapro is escitalopram, and it belongs to a family of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Lexapro works by affecting the unbalanced chemicals in the brain that cause anxiety and depression. The drug is effective for treating anxiety and depression, and you should buy Lexapro only as per your doctor’s recommendations.

Lexapro Side Effects

Some people may have allergic reactions after taking Lexapro such as hives or skin rashes, swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue, and breathing difficulties. You should notify your doctor if you have any allergic reactions after consuming the recommended dosage of the drug. You need to also look for other symptoms such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, behavior or mood changes, and an agitated or irritable feeling after taking the drug. Some patients may also experience restlessness, aggressiveness, or depression after consuming the drug. You should call you doctor and inform him/her about any side effects you may notice or experience. Some people might also experience less severe side effects such as drowsiness, upset stomach, dry mouth and heartburn after consuming Lexapro tablets.

Precautions

You should inform you doctor if you are allergic to escitalopram or citalopram or have any other allergies. It is important that you doctor has this knowledge beforehand as the drug also contains inactive ingredients that can trigger an allergic reaction in your body. You should tell your healthcare professional/doctor about the personal medical history or family history of psychiatric disorders or suicide attempts. Your doctor should also be aware of your medical conditions or diseases such as kidney disease, stomach ulcers/bleeding liver disease, hyponatremia (low sodium in blood) or severe dehydration. You should buy Lexapro and only take it as prescribed by your doctor.

Lexapro Dosage

Lexapro tablets are available in different strengths such as 5mg, 10mg and 20mg escitalopram base. The dosage should be only taken as prescribed by your doctor. Doctors may recommend a dosage of Lexapro 5mg, Lexapro 10mg or Lexapro 20mg after studying your medical condition. You should not exceed the recommended dosage nor take it for extended periods. Doctors generally change the dosage after studying the initial effects of the drug on the patient’s medical condition. You should take the dosage at the same time every day, and it is necessary that you do not stop taking the recommended dose of Lexapro as it may also cause some side effects.

Interactions

The effect and efficacy of Lexapro can change if you take other medications or herbal products with it. Thus, you are required to provide your doctor with a list of prescribed, non-prescribed or herbal medications you take. You should completely avoid taking MAO inhibitors while taking this medication. You should not start taking MAO inhibitors two weeks before or after treatment as it can lead to severe drug interactions. Lexapro may also react adversely with other drugs taken for sleep, narcotic pain relievers or muscle relaxants.

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