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Brand Name
Escitalopram generic name
Lexapro is a selective serotonin receptacle inhibitor (SSRI antidepressant) that is prescribed for treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
Lexapro impacts the level of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that is believed to be associated with moods, mental state and emotions.
SIDE EFFECT OF LEXAPRO
If a patient experiences any of the side effects after taking Lexapro (Escitalopram oxalate) your health care practitioner should know about it right away.
Lexapro can cause agitation and a disturbed blurred vision.
Lexapro causes change in taste. One may experience difficulty sleeping while taking Lexapro.
Lexapro causes drowsiness fever, frequent urination, headaches and indigestion.
Lexapro can cause nausea, increased or decreased appetite.
Lexapro can cause increased sweating, sexual difficulties and decreased sexual desires and ejaculatory delay Lexapro can cause tremor and weight changes.
Lexapro has some less common side effects such as abdominal pain, chills, diarrhea, fever and joint pain.
Lexapro can sometimes give a runny nose.
Lexapro rarely gives shortness of breath, headache and confusion.
Lexapro can sometimes increase thirst.
Lexapro can cause headaches confusion in the mind, muscle pain or cramps. Lexapro can cause an interaction with herbs and produce a sedative effect and it could also cause significant depressant interaction. Lexapro interacts with some of these herbs called Calendula, Capsicum, Catnip, Golden Seal Kola, Kava, Lady’s slipper, Passion flower Sage, Siberian Ginseng skull Cap, St, John’s Wort, and Valerian, among others.
Do not take this drug with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as a dangerous reaction may occur.
Precaution whilst taking Lexapro
If you have allergies to Lexapro let your health care practitioners know about it. If you are sensitive to Atalopram avoid taking Lexapro. Lexapro (Escitalopram) should not be taken along with (MAOI) antidepressant.
Some patients taking Lexapro fluoxetine develop an itching rash.1/3 of who have to stop taking Lexapro; sometimes Lexapro can cause fever, joint pain and swellings.
Lexapro can also cause wrist and hand pain.
Lexapro can cause breathing difficulties, swollen lymph glands and laboratory abnormalities. In most people these symptoms go away when they stop taking fluoxetine and receive Antihistamines or Corticosteroids. If these symptoms persist contact a doctor right away.
If a person is underweight Lexapro may cause more weight loss in depressed people who take Lexapro (fluoxetine). About 9% of the people taking Lexapro experience appetite loss while 13% loose more than 5% of their body weight.
Lexapro is prescribed for bulimic binge eating and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) obesity, alcoholism anorexia, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), bipolar affective disorder and borderline personality disorder, cataplexy and narcolepsy. Lexapro is used for generalized anxiety disorder kleptomania and migraine. Lexapro is used for chronic daily headaches and tension headaches. Lexapro is used for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, and Tourette’Syndrome. Lexapro is used for Dyskinetic side effect of Levodopa, and social phobias.
Lexapro (SSRIs) may affect blood platelets though their exact effect is not known. Some people have had abnormal bleeding while taking these drugs.
SSRIs are significantly broken down in the liver. People with liver diseases should use these drugs with caution and may require lower doses, than people with severe kidney diseases. A person should begin with smaller doses of Citalopram, Paroxetine and Sertraline. People taking Citalopram may experience a severe drop in their blood sodium level.
Manic depressive people taking Lexapro (Escitalopram) may experience a worsening of their condition.
Lexapro (SSRIs) should be used with caution by people with seizure disorders.
Lexapro may cause persons with a history of mania or hypomania an activation of their condition when taking Lexapro (SSRIs).
Lexapro (fluoxetine) may alter glycemic control in persons suffering from diabetes. The possibility of suicide exists in severely depressed patients and may be present until the condition is significantly improved. Severely depressed people should be allowed to carry only small quantities of SSRIs to limit the risk of overdose. The most common side effects of Lexapro (SSRIs) are headaches, anxiety, nervousness, sleeplessness, drowsiness and tiredness.
Lexapro can cause weakness and changes in sex drive.
Lexapro can cause tremors, sweating dizziness, light headedness and dry mouth. Lexapro can cause abnormal heart rhythms, bleeding, blood pressure changes, dizziness or fainting when rising suddenly.
At least 2 weeks should elapse between stopping other Lexapro (SSRIs) and starting an MAOI antidepressant. Two weeks should elapse between stopping an MAOI and starting Lexapro (SSRIs).
Taking these drugs too close together or at the same time may cause serious life threatening reactions.
Combining Lexapro (SSRIs) and NSAIDS substantially increase the risk of gastro intestinal side effects. This combination should be avoided over the long term.
Lexapro (Fluoxetine) blood levels may increase if the drug is taken with tricyclic antidepressant blood levels.
Lexapro (SSRIs) affects lithium blood levels. Your lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.
People taking Warfarin and Lexapro (SSRIs) may experience increased bleeding or increased Warfarin side effects.
Combining Sertraline and Pimozide can significantly increase the amount of Pimozide in the blood. Do not combine these drugs.
Cyproheptadine (an antihistamine) may reverse the effect of Lexapro (fluoxetine) and paroxetine.
Hallucination has occurred after combining Lexapro (fluoxetine) with dextromethorphan. (The most common cough suppressant in-over the counter production.
Combining Lexapro (fluoxetine, paroxetine,) or sertraline with phenytoin can lead to increased Phenytoin side effects and reduce blood levels of Paroxetine.
Lexapro (Fluoxetine) Fluvoxamine and Sertraline can raise the blood levels of the antipsychotic drug dopamine. People who combine 1-tryptophan and SSRIs may become agitated and restless and may experience an upset stomach.
Alcohol may increase tiredness and other depressant effect of SSRIs.
Lexapro (Fluoxetine) and Fhivoxamine may reduce the effectiveness of Buspirone, which can lead to a worsening of OCD in people taking this combination to break OCD.
Lexapro (Fluoxetine) and Fhivoxamine may increase the risk of Carbamazepine side effect and increase Haloperidol levels.
Lexapro (Fluoxetine) Fhivoxamine and Sertraline may increase the effect of Benzodiazepine an anxiety drug.
Cimetidine can increase Paroxetine and Citalopram levels in the blood.
Smoking increases the metabolism of Fhivoxamine. Fluvoxamine and Citalopram may increase the effect of fat blockers.
Paroxetine may affect the effectiveness of digoxin and may increase Phenothiazines tranquilizer levels and the effect of Procyclidine.
Fhivoxamine may increase Methadone and terrine blood and may increase the effect of diltiazem.
Paroxetine and Lexapro (Fhivoxamine) may increase the effect of Sumatriptan and affect Theophyline blood levels.
Lexapro (fluoxetine) can raise blood levels of Pimozide and Cyclosporine (an immune suppressant) Lexapro can be taken without regard to food and meals.
Usual Dose
Citalopram
Adult: 20-40 mg a day. Seniors and people with liver disease should take no more than 20 mg a day. People with kidney disease may need a lower dose.
Child: not recommended.
Escitalopram
Adult: 10-20 mg once a day. Seniors and people with liver disease should take no more than 10 mg.
Child: consult your doctor.
Fluoxetine
Adult: 20-80 mg a day, taken in the morning, or a single 90 mg capsule weekly. Seniors, people with kidney or liver disease, and people taking several drugs may need a lower dose.
Child (age 8-18):10-20 mg a day.
Fluvoxamine
Adult: 50-300 mg a day at bedtime. Seniors and people with liver disease may need a lower dose.
Child: (age 8-17):25-200 mg a day. Doses larger than 50 mg should be divided in two and given in the morning and night. If the 2 divided doses are not equal, give the larger dose at bedtime.
Child (up to age 8): not recommended.
Paroxetine
Adult: 20-60 mg a day. Or 25-62.5 mg a day for the controlled-release form seniors and people with liver disease should start at 10 mg a day and take no more than 40 mg a day. People with kidney disease may need a lower dose.
Child: not recommended.
Sertraline
Adult: 50-200 mg a day. Lower doses may be used to start, but most adults take at least 50 mg a day. Seniors and people with liver disease should take a lower dose.
Child: (age6-17 years):25-50 mg to start. Maximum dose is 200 mg a day.
OVERDOSE OF LEXAPRO
Overdose symptoms may include seizures, nausea, vomiting agitation, restlessness and nervous system excitation.
Any person suspected of having taken a Lexapro (SSRIs) overdose should be taken to a hospital emergency room at once. Always bring the prescription bottle or container.
Special information
Lexapro (SSRIs) can make you dizzy or drowsy and special care should be taken if you are driving or performing other tasks that require alertness and coordination especially when you first start the drug or increase your dose. Avoid alcohol. Be sure to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breast feeding an infant or taking other drugs, or any over the counter drugs while taking Lexapro. (SSRIs)
Let your physician know if you develop a rash, become excessively nervous or anxious or loose your appetite.
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