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| Uses |
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| | Lexapro (escitalopram) is
used to treat depression. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor or healthcare provider. This medicine works by blocking
the reuptake of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) back into the nerve cell. This
increases the amount of serotonin that is available. |
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| Directions |
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| | Lexapro is taken orally and
may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Follow your doctor's directions. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Side effects that Lexapro
may cause include: diarrhea dizziness and/or drowsiness dry mouth nausea vomiting.
If you notice other effects not listed above from Lexapro, contact your doctor
or pharmacist. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Lexapro can cause dizziness
or drowsiness. Other sedatives can increase the drowsy effects when taken together
with Lexapro . Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and
should be avoided. This medicine may take several weeks to reach its full effect.
Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking to your doctor. If you are pregnant
or are planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits
of using this medicine during your pregnancy. Escitalopram is excreted in the
breast milk and should be avoid if you are nursing. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Lexapro should not be taken
with MAO inhibitors. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you more information on
MAO inhibitors. Wait 5 weeks after stopping escitalopram before starting a non-selective
MAO inhibitor. Wait 2 weeks after stopping an MAO inhibitor before starting escitalopram.
Do not take escitalopram with the herb, St. John's Wort. If you are taking medications
for migraines such as Imitrex, talk to your doctor before starting escitalopram. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose as soon
as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Lexapro
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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