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What is the most important information I should know about Lexapro?
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor i quit lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better i quit lexapro.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities i quit lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness i quit lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities i quit lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously i quit lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition i quit lexapro.
What is Lexapro?
• Lexapro is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors i quit lexapro. Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and causedepression i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro is used to treat depression i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide i quit lexapro.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lexapro?
• Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks i quit lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if Lexapro iscombined with any of these medications i quit lexapro.
• 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 i quit lexapro.
• You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa) i quit lexapro. Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may alsohave an allergic reaction to Lexapro i quit lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talkingto your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication inthe past i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C i quit lexapro. This means that it is notknown whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby i quit lexapro. Do not take Lexaprowithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant i quit lexapro. Do nottake Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby i quit lexapro.
How should I take Lexapro?
• Take Lexapro exactly as directed by your doctor i quit lexapro. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou i quit lexapro.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water i quit lexapro.
• To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of Lexaprowith a dose-measuring spoon, cup, or dropper, not with a regular table spoon i quit lexapro. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro may be taken with or without food i quit lexapro.
• Lexapro is usually taken once a day i quit lexapro. Follow your doctor's instructions i quit lexapro. Take the dose at the same time each day i quit lexapro.
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor i quit lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better i quit lexapro.
• Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat i quit lexapro.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember i quit lexapro. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed i quit lexapro. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor i quit lexapro.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention i quit lexapro.
• Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness,dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat i quit lexapro.
What should I avoid while taking Lexapro?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities i quit lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness i quit lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities i quit lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously i quit lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition i quit lexapro.
What are the possible side effects of Lexapro?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLexapro 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 i quit lexapro.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking 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 i quit lexapro.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur i quit lexapro. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome i quit lexapro.
What other drugs will affect Lexapro?
• Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks i quit lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur when Lexaprois combined with any of these medications i quit lexapro.
• Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· another antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac),fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), trazodone (Desyrel),or nefazodone (Serzone);
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine(Tofranil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others;
· a seizure medication including carbamazepine (Tegretol) or felbamate(Felbatol);
· a stomach medicine such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), ranitidine(Zantac, Zantac 75), or omeprazole (Prilosec);
· an antibiotic such as erythromycin (Eryc-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin,P.C.E., others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
· an antifungal medication such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole(Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· a migraine medication such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax),frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan(Imitrex), or zolmitriptan (Zomig);
· the asthma medication zafirlukast (Accolate); or
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs) i quit lexapro.
• You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above i quit lexapro.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lexapro i quit lexapro. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products i quit lexapro.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lexapro written forhealth professionals that you may read i quit lexapro.
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