 Lexapro
Generic name: Escitalopram
What is generic Lexapro?
Lexapro is an up-to-date medication approved for the treatment of depressive and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Lexapro is a prescription drug meaning that it can be taken only under the doctor's supervision. Like other depression preparation Lexapro oral may cause adverse effects. The most observed Lexapro side effects include: headache, nausea, problems with ejaculation and others. By increasing the amount of serotonin, Lexapro helps to manage the most definitive depression symptoms like physical and emotional pain, suicide thoughts or attempts, feelings of worthless or hopeless.
How does Lexapro work?
Lexapro oral belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Anti-depression effect of the medication comes from increasing the amount and time of serotonin in the synaptic gap between nerve cells. Serotonin is a mediator that is essential for the carrying of massages from one nerve cell to another. When the level of serotonin in the synaptic gap becomes unbalanced, depression and anxiety disorders may occur. By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the nerve cells Lexapro oral increases the amount of serotonin and helps to bring serototin unbalance in order.
How Lexapro is taken?
Lexapro is prescription medicine meaning that it should not be used without doctor's consultation. Lexapro oral is available in the form of tablets 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. The right dosage of the medication is based on different health conditions such as concomitant diseases, history of depression and anxiety disorders, age, gender and other medicines taking. It's recommended to take Lexapro oral each day at the same time to maintain the constant Lexapro blood levels. If Lexapro causes stomach disturbances, take tablets with food. Usually the recommended dose of the medication is 10mg daily. However, do not take the medicine on your own desire without consulting your doctor. Do not stop taking Lexaprol tablets on your own initiative.
Lexapro precaution and warning!
Lexapro oral is contraindicated in several conditions. Make sure to let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to escitalopram or other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Lexapro should not be used in: bipolar disorders, suicidal thoughts, severe cardiovascular diseases (including heart attacks, strokes, acute heart failure and coronary heart disease), diabetes, liver diseases, severe kidney diseases, alcohol abuse.
Lexapro is contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding and in pediatric use. Lexapro oral is a pregnancy category C meaning that it can cause damage to the fetus.
Lexapro can cause the effects associated with serotonin syndrome. These Lexapro effects include: muscle spasms, increased heart rate, sweating, fever, and other. If you experience any of these Lexapro effects make sure to inform your health care specialist.
Lexapro side effects
Like other Serotonin reuptake inhibitors Lexapro may cause side effects. Usually Lexapro side effects are not severe and do not require therapy cancellation. The most observed Lexapro side effects are: headache, nausea, problems with ejaculation, dry mouth, insomnia, decreased libido, constipation and dizziness.
In some cases Lexapro oral may cause severe side effects. These Lexapro side effects manifest in: Signs of serotonin syndrome, panic attacks and anxiety, aggressiveness, restlessness, mood and behavior changes, weight loss, hemorrhoids, liver problems, asthma, acne, high sugar levels. If you experience any of these Lexapro side effects, make sure to let your health care specialist know.
Lexapro interactions
Lexapro oral may interact with a lot of medications. You should inform your doctor know if you are taking any medicines, including RX, OTC and herbal supplements. Lexapro may interact with Alcohol, CYP-450 inhibitors (cimetidine, ketoconazole), MAO inhibitors, lithium preparations, beta blockers(metoprolol), Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other depression preparations(tricyclic antidepressants, SSRI or SNRI medications), narcotic painkillers(tramadol), St. John's wort, blood thinners, triptans and tryptophan.
In our drug store you can buy Lexapro online. Before ordering medicine you should consult your doctor.
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