switching from lexapro to wellbutrin

What is the most important information I should know about Lexapro?
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Lexapro may cause dizziness switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Use alcohol cautiously switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

What is Lexapro?
• Lexapro is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and causedepression switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro is used to treat depression switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if Lexapro iscombined with any of these medications switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa) switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may alsohave an allergic reaction to Lexapro switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Do not take Lexapro without first talkingto your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication inthe past switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. This means that it is notknown whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Do not take Lexaprowithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Do nottake Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

How should I take Lexapro?
• Take Lexapro exactly as directed by your doctor switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro may be taken with or without food switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Lexapro is usually taken once a day switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Follow your doctor's instructions switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Take the dose at the same time each day switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness,dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

What should I avoid while taking Lexapro?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Lexapro may cause dizziness switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Use alcohol cautiously switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. A dangerous drug interaction can occur when Lexaprois combined with any of these medications switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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) switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• 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 switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lexapro switching from lexapro to wellbutrin. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lexapro written forhealth professionals that you may read switching from lexapro to wellbutrin.

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