Lexapro 10 mg - 30 Tabs $119
Lexapro 10 mg - 60 Tabs $205
Lexapro 10 mg - 90 Tabs $268
Lexapro 20 mg - 30 Tabs $128
Lexapro 20 mg - 60 Tabs $216
Lexapro 20 mg - 90 Tabs $287 |
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Drug Uses
The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro offer advantages
in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
How Taken
Lexapro is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food.
Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even
if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking to your doctor.
This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect
is felt.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney
disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts.
You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions
listed above. Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram
(Celexa). Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa),
you may also have an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without
first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either
medication in the past. Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This
means that it is not known whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn
baby. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Lexapro passes into breast
milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Lexapro without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time
for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the
next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless
otherwise directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking
Lexapro and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical 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 blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
-high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
-chills or fever.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, 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 sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include
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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precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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