what people said about lexapro
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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 what people said about lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better what people said about lexapro.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities what people said about lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness what people said about lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities what people said about lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously what people said about lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition what people said about lexapro.
What is Lexapro?
• Lexapro is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors what people said about lexapro. Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and causedepression what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro is used to treat depression what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if Lexapro iscombined with any of these medications what people said about 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 what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa) what people said about lexapro. Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may alsohave an allergic reaction to Lexapro what people said about lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talkingto your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication inthe past what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C what people said about lexapro. This means that it is notknown whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby what people said about lexapro. Do not take Lexaprowithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant what people said about lexapro. Do nottake Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby what people said about lexapro.
How should I take Lexapro?
• Take Lexapro exactly as directed by your doctor what people said about lexapro. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou what people said about lexapro.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro may be taken with or without food what people said about lexapro.
• Lexapro is usually taken once a day what people said about lexapro. Follow your doctor's instructions what people said about lexapro. Take the dose at the same time each day what people said about lexapro.
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor what people said about lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better what people said about lexapro.
• Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat what people said about lexapro.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember what people said about lexapro. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed what people said about lexapro. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor what people said about lexapro.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention what people said about lexapro.
• Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness,dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat what people said about lexapro.
What should I avoid while taking Lexapro?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities what people said about lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness what people said about lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities what people said about lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously what people said about lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition what people said about 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 what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur what people said about lexapro. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur when Lexaprois combined with any of these medications what people said about 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) what people said about 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 what people said about lexapro.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lexapro what people said about lexapro. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products what people said about lexapro.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lexapro written forhealth professionals that you may read what people said about lexapro.
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